CVE-2026-53816
OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Exec Lifecycle Event Forgery via Paired Node
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an insufficient provenance validation vulnerability in node event handling that allows paired nodes to forge exec lifecycle events without system.run authorization. A malicious or compromised paired node can send crafted node.event messages to the gateway, steering target sessions into exec-event paths that expose capabilities the reduced node surface should not provide.
INFO
Published Date :
June 11, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 11, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-53816
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later.
- Validate provenance of all incoming node events.
- Enforce system.run authorization for lifecycle events.
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-2026-53816.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6j-hq33-3jv4 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-lifecycle-event-forgery-via-paired-node |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-53816 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-53816
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an insufficient provenance validation vulnerability in node event handling that allows paired nodes to forge exec lifecycle events without system.run authorization. A malicious or compromised paired node can send crafted node.event messages to the gateway, steering target sessions into exec-event paths that expose capabilities the reduced node surface should not provide. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6j-hq33-3jv4 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-lifecycle-event-forgery-via-paired-node