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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].
Official resources
CVE-2026-53850 was published on 2026-06-16T19:17:02.183Z and modified on 2026-06-16T20:42:46.200Z.