CVE-2026-53852: OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows a

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-53852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending re-pairing requests with empty scope sets to skip containment guards and retain unauthorized device access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-636
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-10-24 · 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
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.4.25 · 2026.4.25 beta1 · 2026.4.25 beta10 · 2026.4.25 beta11 · 2026.4.25 beta2 · 2026.4.25 beta3 · 2026.4.25 beta4 · 2026.4.25 beta5

Fixed in: 2026.4.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.4.25

npm install openclaw@">=2026.4.25"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-53852?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.4.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53852 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53852 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-2026-53852 affect?

CVE-2026-53852 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploi

How urgent is CVE-2026-53852?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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