CVE-2026-53852

Name: CVE-2026-53852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-16T19:17:02.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53852 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.3/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending re-pairing requests with empty scope sets to skip containment guards and retain unauthorized device access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending re-pairing requests with empty scope sets to skip containment guards and retain unauthorized device access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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

0.21%

10.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-636

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.4.25	—
Openclaw	Openclaw	2026.4.25	Beta1

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8mg9-j9cf-54cjVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-bypass-via-empty-scope-device-re-pairingThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53852?

How severe is CVE-2026-53852?

CVE-2026-53852 has a CVSS score of 2.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53852?

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