CVE-2026-35657: OpenClaw Gateway HTTP Session History Route Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5jvj-hxmh-6h6j
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-35657 is a MODERATE gateway http session history route vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves gateway http session history route bypasses operator read scope. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.25.

CVE-2026-35657 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-35657
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5jvj-hxmh-6h6j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-35657

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.3.25 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.25
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-35657, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.3.25), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In OpenClaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Summary Gateway HTTP Session History Route Bypasses Operator Read Scope ## 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 The HTTP `/sessions/:sessionKey/history` route previously authenticated bearer tokens but skipped the same `operator.read` check used by `chat.history` over WebSocket. Commit `1c45123231516fa50f8cf8522ba5ff2fb2ca7aea` makes HTTP callers declare operator scopes and rejects history reads that do not include `operator.read`. Verified vulnerable on tag `v2026.3.24` and fixed on `main` by commit `1c45123231516fa50f8cf8522ba5ff2fb2ca7aea`. ## Fix Commit(s) - `1c45123231516fa50f8cf8522ba5ff2fb2ca7aea`

CVE-2026-35657 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.25
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.25
2026.3.25

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5jvj-hxmh-6h6j
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1c45123231516fa50f8cf8522ba5ff2fb2ca7aea
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35657?
CVE-2026-35657 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Gateway HTTP Session History Route Bypasses Operator Read Scope under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.25 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-35657?
Upgrading to 2026.3.25 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.25. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.25 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-35657?
CVE-2026-35657 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-35657?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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