CVE-2026-53838 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-53838?

CVE-2026-53838 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53838?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.27

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xmMitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-pairing-state-mutation-via-reThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-53838?

CVE-2026-53838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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...

How severe is CVE-2026-53838?

CVE-2026-53838 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53838?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.