CVE-2026-53844: OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a session visibility check bypass vulnerability in shared memory search tha

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-53844 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a session visibility check bypass vulnerability in shared memory search that allows authenticated callers to access memory entries without proper authorization. Attackers can skip session visibility guards on the search path to retrieve memory entries that should not be visible to their session.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-16 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.4.29 · 2026.4.29 beta1 · 2026.4.29 beta2 · 2026.4.29 beta3 · 2026.4.29 beta4

Fixed in: 2026.4.29

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.4.29

npm install openclaw@">=2026.4.29"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-53844?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.4.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53844 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53844 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-53844 affect?

CVE-2026-53844 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a session visibility check bypass vulnerability in shared memory search that allows authenticated callers to access memory entries without proper authorization. Attackers can skip session visibility guards

How urgent is CVE-2026-53844?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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