CVE-2026-53862

Name: CVE-2026-53862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-16T19:17:04.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.3/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53862 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.3/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a bootstrap token replay vulnerability allowing callers with pending token access to reuse tokens with broader requested scopes. Attackers can replay bootstrap tokens before approval to escalate pairing authority beyond intended scope limits.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a bootstrap token replay vulnerability allowing callers with pending token access to reuse tokens with broader requested scopes. Attackers can replay bootstrap tokens before approval to escalate pairing authority beyond intended scope limits.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/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

0.09%

0.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.12	—
Openclaw	Openclaw	2026.5.12	Beta1

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9v8j-9c9g-w66cVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-token-replay-via-pending-pairing-scope-wideningThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53862?

How severe is CVE-2026-53862?

CVE-2026-53862 has a CVSS score of 2.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53862?

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Source: NVD / NIST