CVE-2026-53838

Name: CVE-2026-53838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-12T22:16:55.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains a state mutation vulnerability in node pairing reconnection that allows paired nodes to confuse approval scope decisions. Attackers can exploit reconnection logic to restore or present broader node authority than intended, potentially bypassing approval restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains a state mutation vulnerability in node pairing reconnection that allows paired nodes to confuse approval scope decisions. Attackers can exploit reconnection logic to restore or present broader node authority than intended, potentially bypassing approval restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/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

0.22%

12.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.27

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xmMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairing-state-mutation-via-reconnectionThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53838?

How severe is CVE-2026-53838?

CVE-2026-53838 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53838?

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Source: NVD / NIST