CVE-2026-53838
CVE-2026-53838
6.0
MediumPublished:
Last updated:
Source:disclosure@vulncheck.com
Analyzed
Weakness (CWE)
CVSS Vector
v4.0- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- Low
- Attack Requirements
- Present
- Privileges Required
- Low
- User Interaction
- None
- Confidentiality (Vulnerable)
- None
- Integrity (Vulnerable)
- High
- Availability (Vulnerable)
- None
- Confidentiality (Subsequent)
- None
- Integrity (Subsequent)
- None
- Availability (Subsequent)
- None
Description
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.
References
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xmdisclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairing-state-mutation-via-reconnection