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CVE-2026-53850 OpenClaw CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53850 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw, a software that was vulnerable to a control scope enforcement bypass in its focus command feature. The vulnerability, which has a CVSS score of 6.8, allows authenticated callers to execute the focus command without proper authorization checks, potentially enabling unauthorized operations depending on gateway configuration and input trust levels. The vulnerability was published on [cve-org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53850) and additional details can be found on [nvd](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53850).

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.8
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 2026.4.25 should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the focus command of OpenClaw, allowing authenticated callers to bypass authorization checks. This could lead to unauthorized operations if the gateway configuration and input trust levels permit.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch or upgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.4.25 or later.
  • Review and adjust gateway configurations and input trust levels to minimize potential impact.
  • Monitor for and respond to potential exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE record [cve-org] and NVD details [nvd] provide official information about CVE-2026-53850. Additional references include [ref-4] and [ref-5].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-53850 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53850

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

  • CVE-2026-53850 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53850

    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.