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CVE-2026-53838
Published:June 12, 2026
Updated:June 29, 2026
OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains a state mutation vulnerability in node pairing reconnection that allows paired nodes to confuse approval scope decisions. Attackers can exploit reconnection logic to restore or present broader node authority than intended, potentially bypassing approval restrictions.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.5.27
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.5.27
Related Resources (2)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairing-state-mutation-via-reconnection
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
6
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
CWE-367
EPSS
Base Score:
0.22