CVE-2026-53856: OpenClaw 2026.4.23 before 2026.4.24 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability in config recovery tha

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-53856?

openclaw: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-53856 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53856 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-53856 affect?

CVE-2026-53856 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). OpenClaw 2026.4.23 before 2026.4.24 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability in config recovery that restores OpenClaw.json with overly broad permissions. Local attackers on shared hosts can read sensitive configuration data by e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-53856?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-53856 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw 2026.4.23 before 2026.4.24 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability in config recovery that restores OpenClaw.json with overly broad permissions. Local attackers on shared hosts can read sensitive configuration data by exploiting the recovery path to access the restored config file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-18

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-18 · 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
2026-06-18 14:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2026.4.23

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.4.23

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026.4.23

npm view openclaw versions npm install openclaw@"<2026.4.23"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2026-53856?

openclaw: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53856 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53856 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-2026-53856 affect?

CVE-2026-53856 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). OpenClaw 2026.4.23 before 2026.4.24 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability in config recovery that restores OpenClaw.json with overly broad permissions. Local attackers on shared hosts can read sensitive configuration data by e

How urgent is CVE-2026-53856?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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