PT-2026-49042 · Openclaw · Openclaw

Edward-X · CVE-2026-53838 · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-07-02

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.5.27

Description A state mutation issue exists in the node pairing reconnection process. This allows paired nodes to confuse approval scope decisions, enabling attackers to exploit reconnection logic to restore or present broader node authority than intended, which can lead to the bypass of approval restrictions.

Recommendations Update to version 2026.5.27.

Exploit

Fix

Time Of Check To Time Of Use

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-53838

GHSA-83W9-H5WV-J9XM

Affected Products

Openclaw

References · 12

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/53xxx/CVE-2026-53838.json · Exploit
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53838 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-53838 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2065840901130166721 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/CVEtracker/56768 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/HugoValters/status/2066163939256271168 · Twitter Post
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairing-state-mutation-via-reconnection · Note
• https://reddit.com/r/pwnhub/comments/1u4qf8j/serious_vulnerability_found_in_openclaw_node · Reddit Post
• https://twitter.com/OrizonCyber/status/2065577414009254183 · Twitter Post