CVE-2026-53838 OpenClaw < 2026.5.27 - Node Pairing State Mutation via Reconnection
Attackers can exploit reconnection logic to bypass approval restrictions and gain broader node authority in OpenClaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-53838?
CVE-2026-53838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 12 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-367
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-53838?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.5.27 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.5.27 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53838?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.5.27 or later.
Is CVE-2026-53838 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-53838 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm, MINI-f32p-ww78-2r59, MINI-j2xf-p2vr-gwfm.