CVE-2026-53845

Summary

OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains a hook bypass vulnerability where skill commands routed through the affected dispatch path skip before-tool-call hook coverage. Attackers can exploit this by sending skill commands through the vulnerable dispatch path to bypass hook-based auditing and policy enforcement mechanisms.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.6affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.6unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References