CVE-2026-53850 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-53850?

CVE-2026-53850 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53850?

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

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a control scope enforcement bypass vulnerability in the focus command that allows authenticated callers to execute the command without proper authorization checks. Attackers can trigger the focus command to change focus state outside intended caller authority, potentially enabling unauthorized operations depending on gateway configuration and input trust levels.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.4.25

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mpc8-jxjh-qpghVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-scope-enforcement-bypass-iThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-53850?

CVE-2026-53850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a control scope enforcement bypass vulnerability in the focus command that allows authenticated callers to execute the command without proper authorization checks. A...

How severe is CVE-2026-53850?

CVE-2026-53850 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53850?

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