CVE-2026-53838

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.27affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.27unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-367: Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: total

References