CVE-2026-35643 — Vulnerability in openclaw — CVE Details
OpenClaw: Arbitrary code execution via unvalidated WebView JavascriptInterface
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published March 26, 2026 (200 days ago).
- Last revised April 10, 2026 — 15 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
npm install openclaw@2026.3.22
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: npm (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | npm | All versions | 2026.3.22 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-77
- CWE-940
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cxmw-p77q-wchgWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35643ADVISORY
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87WEB
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8b02ef133275be96d8aac2283100016c8a7f32e5WEB
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclawPACKAGE
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-unvalidated-webview-javascriptinterfaceWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-35643?
- OpenClaw: Arbitrary code execution via unvalidated WebView JavascriptInterface This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-35643?
- CVE-2026-35643 affects openclaw. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-35643 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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