CVE-2026-53828

OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in native command handling that allows authenticated senders to execute owner-only commands without proper policy enforcement. Attackers can trigger native command handling to bypass the configured owner-command access control, potentially executing privileged commands from unauthorized users.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p73f-w79w-jqr5
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-native-command-authorization-bypass-via-owner-command-enforcement

Configurations

No configuration.

History

12 Jun 2026, 22:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-12 22:16

Updated : 2026-06-12 22:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-53828

Mitre link : CVE-2026-53828

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53828

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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