CVE-2026-53843

OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Node Token Revocation Bypass via Pairing-Scoped Device Session

Published Jun 16, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-q99w-vh6v-q3v7 OpenClaw: Pairing-scoped device session could restore revoked node token authority
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Node Token Revocation Bypass via Pairing-Scoped Device Session
First Time appeared Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw
Weaknesses CWE-613
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Vendors & Products Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Jun 18, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Jun 10, 2026, 9:19 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 16, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Jun 18, 2026, 4:17 AM