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CVE-2026-53843: OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Node Token Revocation Bypass via Pairing-Scoped Device Session

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-06-16 · updated 2026-06-18
• Weakness: CWE-613

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability where a surviving pairing-scoped device session can re-establish node token authority after revocation. Attackers with a paired device can regain WebSocket node-level access without renewed approval, weakening revocation controls and maintaining unauthorized access longer than intended.

Affected products

• OpenClaw: before 2026.5.26; 2026.5.26-beta1, 2026.5.26-beta2 — fixed in 2026.5.26

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.26. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q99w-vh6v-q3v7
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-token-revocation-bypass-via-pairing-scoped-device-session

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