OpenClaw up to 2026.3.21 DM Handler incorrect behavior order

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.21. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component DM Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect behavior order. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-35627. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.21. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component DM Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect behavior order vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-696. The product performs multiple related behaviors, but the behaviors are performed in the wrong order in ways which may produce resultant weaknesses. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 performs cryptographic and dispatch operations on inbound Nostr direct messages before enforcing sender and pairing policy validation. Attackers can trigger unauthorized pre-authentication computation by sending crafted DM messages, enabling denial of service through resource exhaustion.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-35627 since 04/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.22 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1ee9611079e81b9122f4bed01abb3d9f56206c77 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Incorrect behavior order
CWE: CWE-696
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.22
Patch: 1ee9611079e81b9122f4bed01abb3d9f56206c77

Timelineinfo

04/04/2026 CVE reserved
04/10/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
04/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-65h8-27jh-q8wv
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-35627 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35627
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356748

Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2026 06:36
Changes: 04/10/2026 06:36 (78)
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Cache ID: 216:60D:103

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