CVE-2026-53862 OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Bootstrap Token Replay via Pending Pairing Scope Widening
Attackers can replay bootstrap tokens to escalate pairing authority beyond intended scope limits in OpenClaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-53862?
CVE-2026-53862 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 16 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a bootstrap token replay vulnerability allowing callers with pending token access to reuse tokens with broader requested scopes. Attackers can replay bootstrap tokens before approval to escalate pairing authority beyond intended scope limits.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-53862?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.5.12 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.5.12 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53862?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.5.12 or later.
Is CVE-2026-53862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-53862 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-9v8j-9c9g-w66c, MINI-9gx2-5h7f-cm6r.