CVE-2026-53843
8.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability where a surviving pairing-scoped device session can re-establish node token authority after revocation. Attackers with a paired device can regain WebSocket node-level access without renewed approval, weakening revocation controls and maintaining unauthorized access longer than intended.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 0 < 2026.5.26 | affected |
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 2026.5.26 | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q99w-vh6v-q3v7
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-token-revocation-bypass-via-pairing-scoped-device-session
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