How severe is CVE-2026-35623?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2026-35623 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2026-35623?

CVE-2026-35623 affects the following packages: openclaw (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35623?

The records we use list no patched version of openclaw for CVE-2026-35623. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2026-35623 in my npm dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for openclaw, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-35623 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2026-35623 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2026-35623 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-35623?

CVE-2026-35623 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.4%, placing it in the 32th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-35623?

CVE-2026-35623 is classified as CWE-307 (CWE-307). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2026-35623 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2026-35623 was published on April 9, 2026 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2026-35623 — openclaw

Fix: openclaw/openclaw@5e08ce3

CVE-2026-35623 is a CWE-307 vulnerability in openclaw. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Brute-Force Attack via Missing Webhook Password Rate Limiting

Also known asGHSA-xq8g-hgh6-87hv

Published

Apr 9, 2026

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2026-35623.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk+0.01%

Lower risk than most CVEs32th percentile — riskier than 32% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, and reverse-dependency count shows how many other packages break if it stays unpatched.

133other npm packages depend on this — each one inherits the vulnerability until it's patched upstream

openclawnpm

2.9Mdownloads / week

Description

Summary

BlueBubbles Webhook Missing Guess Rate Limiting Enables Brute-Force Guessing of Weak Webhook Password

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

BlueBubbles webhook auth previously rejected wrong passwords without throttling repeated guesses, allowing brute-force attempts against weak webhook passwords. Commit 5e08ce36d522a1c96df2bfe88e39303ae2643d92 adds repeated-guess throttling before auth failure responses.

Verified vulnerable on tag v2026.3.24 and fixed on main by commit 5e08ce36d522a1c96df2bfe88e39303ae2643d92.

Fix Commit(s)

5e08ce36d522a1c96df2bfe88e39303ae2643d92

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`openclaw`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

openclawopenclaw

< 2026.3.25

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for openclaw, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of openclaw for CVE-2026-35623. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

## Summary BlueBubbles Webhook Missing Guess Rate Limiting Enables Brute-Force Guessing of Weak Webhook Password ## 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 BlueBubbles webhook auth previously rejected wrong passwords without throttling repeated guesses, allowing brute-force attempts against weak webhook passwords. Commit `5e08ce36d522a1c96df2bfe88e39303ae2643d92` adds repeated-guess throttling before auth failure responses. Verifi

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