CVE-2026-53838

OpenClaw < 2026.5.27 - Node Pairing State Mutation via Reconnection

CVSS 6 MEDIUMEPSS 0.2%CWE-367

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.

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

Affected products

OpenClaw · OpenClaw

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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairing-state-mutation-via-reconnection