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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

  • 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.

  • 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

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.