CVE-2026-35645

Gateway Plugin Subagent Fallback deleteSession Uses Synthetic operator.admin

Affected Packages / Versions

• Package: openclaw
• Affected versions: <= 2026.3.24
• First patched version: 2026.3.25
• Latest published npm version at verification time: 2026.3.24

Details

Gateway plugin subagent fallback deleteSession previously dispatched sessions.delete with a synthetic operator.admin runtime scope when no request-scoped client existed. Commit b5d785f1a59a56c3471f2cef328f7c9a6c15f3e7 binds deletion to the caller scope instead of minting admin scope.

Verified vulnerable on tag v2026.3.24 and fixed on main by commit b5d785f1a59a56c3471f2cef328f7c9a6c15f3e7.

Fix Commit(s)

• b5d785f1a59a56c3471f2cef328f7c9a6c15f3e7

The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions. Typical impact: unauthorized data access or execution of privileged operations.

CVE-2026-35645 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (2026.3.28); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Kodem intelligence

1. What is CVE-2026-35645? CVE-2026-35645 is a medium-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions <= 2026.3.24. It is fixed in 2026.3.28. The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions.
2. How severe is CVE-2026-35645? CVE-2026-35645 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
3. Which versions of openclaw are affected by CVE-2026-35645? openclaw (npm) versions <= 2026.3.24 is affected.
4. Is there a fix for CVE-2026-35645? Yes. CVE-2026-35645 is fixed in 2026.3.28. Upgrade to this version or later.
5. Is CVE-2026-35645 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-35645 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
6. What actually determines whether CVE-2026-35645 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
7. How do I fix CVE-2026-35645? Upgrade openclaw to 2026.3.28 or later.