CVE-2026-53808
OpenClaw < 2026.5.6 - Approval Policy Bypass in Skill Workshop Apply Flow
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an approval policy bypass vulnerability in the Skill Workshop apply flow that allows agent tool calls to set apply: true despite approvalPolicy: pending configuration. Attackers can exploit this by reaching the affected apply path to apply workshop changes before the expected approval step, potentially modifying configurations without proper authorization.
INFO
Published Date :
June 11, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 12, 2026, 7:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.6.
- Ensure approval policies are correctly configured.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-53808.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-policy-bypass-in-skill-workshop-apply-flow | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.5.6 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-policy-bypass-in-skill-workshop-apply-flow Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an approval policy bypass vulnerability in the Skill Workshop apply flow that allows agent tool calls to set apply: true despite approvalPolicy: pending configuration. Attackers can exploit this by reaching the affected apply path to apply workshop changes before the expected approval step, potentially modifying configurations without proper authorization. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-policy-bypass-in-skill-workshop-apply-flow