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CVE-2026-53845 OpenClaw CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53845 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 2.3) affecting OpenClaw before version 2026.5.6. The vulnerability is caused by a hook bypass issue where skill commands routed through the affected dispatch path skip before-tool-calls hook coverage. This allows attackers to bypass hook-based auditing and policy enforcement mechanisms by sending skill commands through the vulnerable dispatch path.

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
LOW 2.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw before version 2026.5.6 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to update to a patched version.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a hook bypass issue in OpenClaw before 2026.5.6. The affected dispatch path allows skill commands to skip before-tool-calls hook coverage, enabling attackers to bypass hook-based auditing and policy enforcement mechanisms.

Defensive priority

Low

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.6 or later.
  • Review and update affected systems and configurations.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on [resourceLinkAnnotations:cve-org] and additional details can be found on [resourceLinkAnnotations:nvd].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-53845 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53845

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-53845 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53845

    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.