CVE-2026-53809

Name: CVE-2026-53809
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-11T21:16:22.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53809 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in embedded runner policy that allows requests using provider aliases to compare against aliases instead of canonical provider identities. Attackers can exploit this confusion to select bundled tool access outside intended provider policy restrictions when the affected feature is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in embedded runner policy that allows requests using provider aliases to compare against aliases instead of canonical provider identities. Attackers can exploit this confusion to select bundled tool access outside intended provider policy restrictions when the affected feature is enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0

4.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.4.25

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p39j-x9h5-q66mMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-provider-alias-confusion-in-embedded-runner-policyThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53809?

How severe is CVE-2026-53809?

CVE-2026-53809 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53809?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST