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CVE-2026-53862 OpenClaw CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53862 is a low-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw, a software that enables secure pairing and authentication. The vulnerability, disclosed on June 16, 2026, allows an attacker to replay bootstrap tokens before approval, potentially escalating pairing authority beyond intended scope limits.

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 versions prior to 2026.5.12 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper token validation in OpenClaw, allowing an attacker to reuse tokens with broader requested scopes. This could lead to unintended access and potential security breaches.

Defensive priority

Low

Recommended defensive actions

Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.12 or later
Review and restrict token access and scopes
Monitor for suspicious activity and potential token replay attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD details provide information on the vulnerability, its severity, and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

CVE-2026-53862 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53862

CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
CVE-2026-53862 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53862

NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Source reference
Unverified legacy reference

URL: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9v8j-9c9g-w66c

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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference

URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-token-replay-via-pending-pairing-scope-widening

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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.