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CVE-2026-53815 OpenClaw CVE debrief
CVE-2026-53815 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenClaw before version 2026.5.19. The vulnerability affects the message read actions, where insufficient validation was performed, allowing lower-trust callers to request messages from channels not intended for them. This could potentially expose sensitive channel messages. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is considered HIGH severity.
- Vendor
- OpenClaw
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-11
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-11
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-12
Who should care
Users of OpenClaw before version 2026.5.19 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation in the message read actions of OpenClaw, allowing lower-trust callers to bypass channel allowlist checks. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive channel messages.
Defensive priority
HIGH
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.19 or later.
- Review and restrict access to sensitive channels.
- Monitor for suspicious activity.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and is referenced in the NVD database.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-53815 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53815
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-53815 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53815
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q7q8-3mgw-q67r
[email protected] - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-channel-allowlist-bypass-in-message-read-actions
[email protected] - Third Party Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.