CVE-2026-35651 | OpenClaw up to 2026.3.24 ANSI Escape Sequence control sequence (GHSA-4hmj-39m8-jwc7)
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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic , has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.24 . Impacted is an unknown function of the component ANSI Escape Sequence Handler . Performing a manipulation results in improper neutralization of escape, meta, or control sequences. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-35651 . It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-356890 · CVE-2026-35651 · GHSA-4HMJ-39M8-JWC7
OPENCLAW UP TO 2026.3.24 ANSI ESCAPE SEQUENCE CONTROL SEQUENCE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
4.2 $0-$5k 0.53+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.24. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ANSI Escape Sequence Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to control sequence. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-35651. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.24 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component ANSI Escape Sequence Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a control sequence vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-150. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as escape, meta, or control character sequences when they are sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:
OpenClaw versions 2026.2.13 through 2026.3.24 contain an ANSI escape sequence injection vulnerability in approval prompts that allows attackers to spoof terminal output. Untrusted tool metadata can carry ANSI control sequences into approval prompts and permission logs, enabling attackers to manipulate displayed information through malicious tool titles.
The weakness was published by KeenSecurityLab as GHSA-4hmj-39m8-jwc7. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-35651 since 04/04/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.
Upgrading to version 2026.3.25 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 464e2c10a5edceb380d815adb6ff56e1a4c50f60 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.
Productinfo
Type
Artificial Intelligence Software
Name
OpenClaw
Version
2026.3.0
2026.3.1
2026.3.2
2026.3.3
2026.3.4
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2026.3.24
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/
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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Control sequence
CWE: CWE-150 / CWE-20
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.25
Patch: 464e2c10a5edceb380d815adb6ff56e1a4c50f60
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-4hmj-39m8-jwc7
Researcher: KeenSecurityLab
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-35651 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35651
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356890
Entryinfo
Created: 04/10/2026 20:28
Changes: 04/10/2026 20:28 (79)
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Cache ID: 99:525:101
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