CVE-2026-53821
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CVE-2026-53821 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 accepts WebSocket client-declared operator scopes before binding to server-approved pairing or trusted-proxy authorization baseline. Unpaired or restricted trusted-proxy Control UI clients can obtain cached operator.admin authority on live WebSocket connections to execute admin-gated Gateway RPCs.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 accepts WebSocket client-declared operator scopes before binding to server-approved pairing or trusted-proxy authorization baseline. Unpaired or restricted trusted-proxy Control UI clients can obtain cached operator.admin authority on live WebSocket connections to execute admin-gated Gateway RPCs.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.5.18 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qjpc-qf9m-xwmrMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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