CVE-2026-53828
Last modified
CVE-2026-53828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.5.6 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p73f-w79w-jqr5Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-53828?
How severe is CVE-2026-53828?
How do I fix CVE-2026-53828?
How Strix Helps
- Uncovering a hidden BOLA in Appsmith's snapshot logicStrix autonomously discovered a BOLA/IDOR vulnerability in Appsmith's snapshot deletion path.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-53822OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulne…8.8
- CVE-2026-53823OpenClaw before 2026.5.3 contains a privilege escalation vul…8.6
- CVE-2026-53824OpenClaw before 2026.4.24 contains a token revocation vulner…6.5
- CVE-2026-53825OpenClaw before 2026.4.7 contains an arbitrary file read vul…7.1
- CVE-2026-53826OpenClaw before 2026.4.26 contains an information disclosure…4.3
- CVE-2026-53827OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains a credential exposure vuln…6.5
- CVE-2026-53829OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an approval display trunc…8.5
- CVE-2026-5383An issue that could allow access to Explorer groups from out…4.4
- CVE-2026-53830OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a webhook secret revocati…6.5
- CVE-2026-53831OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a policy enforcement vuln…8.1
- CVE-2026-53832OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an identity header valida…7.1
- CVE-2026-53833OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains an authorization bypass v…6.5
Are you affected by CVE-2026-53828?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST