CVE-2026-53843
HIGHOpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Node Token Revocation Bypass via Pairing-Scoped Device Session
Title source: cnaDescription
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-q99w-vh6v-q3v7)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q99w-vh6v-q3v7
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Node Token Revocation Bypass via Pairing-Scoped Device Session
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-token-revocation-bypass-via-pairing-scoped-device-session
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0027
EPSS Percentile
19.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-613
Status
published
Products (5)
npm/openclaw
0 - 2026.5.26npm
openclaw/openclaw
2026.5.26 beta1 (2 CPE variants)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
< 2026.5.26
openclaw/openclaw
< 2026.5.26
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
2026.5.26
Published
Jun 16, 2026
Tracked Since
Jun 17, 2026