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CVE-2026-53824 OpenClaw CVE debrief
CVE-2026-53824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw, a software that enables slash command functionality. The vulnerability occurs due to a token revocation issue, where callers with revoked slash tokens can continue executing commands during monitor refresh windows. This allows attackers to exploit stale token acceptance and invoke slash command behavior briefly after token revocation, potentially leading to unauthorized actions depending on operator configuration.
- Vendor
- OpenClaw
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-16
Who should care
Users of OpenClaw, especially those who rely on slash command functionality, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6 and is classified as CWE-613. It can be exploited by attackers with revoked slash tokens, allowing them to execute commands during monitor refresh windows.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.24 or later.
- Review and update operator configurations to minimize potential unauthorized actions.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability was reported by Vulncheck and is publicly disclosed on GitHub and Vulncheck's website.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-53824 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53824
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-53824 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53824
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4m3v-q747-pc6h
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mattermost-slash-token-revocation-lag-via-monitor-refresh-delay
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.