๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-53843

HIGH 8.8

OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Node Token Revocation Bypass via Pairing-Scoped Device Session

CVSS Score
8.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

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.

CWE CWE-613
Vendor openclaw
Product openclaw
Published Jun 16, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Affected Versions

OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.5.26

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q99w-vh6v-q3v7 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-token-revocation-bypass-via-pairing-scoped-device-session

Credits

๐Ÿ” cantinagen Ellahi (@Ellahinator)