OpenClaw < 2026.5.27 - Node Pairing State Mutation via Reconnection
CVE-2026-53838

6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-53838?

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 Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.5.27

OpenClaw 2026.5.27

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairin...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Edward-x (@YLChen-007)
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