CVE-2026-53838 MEDIUM

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

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-367
Published June 12, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 12, 2026 CVE published
June 15, 2026 Record updated