CVE-2026-53862 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-53862?

CVE-2026-53862 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53862?

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

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-345 CWE-266

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9v8j-9c9g-w66cVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-token-replay-via-pendingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-53862?

CVE-2026-53862 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). 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 token...

How severe is CVE-2026-53862?

CVE-2026-53862 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53862?

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