CVE-2026-53862
2.3
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
Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 0 < 2026.5.12 | affected |
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 2026.5.12 | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
- CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: partial
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9v8j-9c9g-w66c
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-token-replay-via-pending-pairing-scope-widening
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