OpenClaw < 2026.4.25 - Provider Alias Confusion in Embedded Runner Policy
CVE-2026-53809

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-53809?

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in embedded runner policy that allows requests using provider aliases to compare against aliases instead of canonical provider identities. Attackers can exploit this confusion to select bundled tool access outside intended provider policy restrictions when the affected feature is enabled.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.25

OpenClaw 2026.4.25

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisorypatch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-provider-al...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

zsx (@zsxsoft)
KeenSecurityLab
qclawer
.