CVE-2026-53847
OpenClaw < 2026.5.6 - Privilege Escalation via Active Memory Write Scope
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Active Memory write scope that allows Gateway operators with operator.write access to modify global configuration without requiring operator.admin privileges. Attackers with operator.write access can exploit insufficient scope validation to apply unauthorized configuration changes beyond the intended write scope.
INFO
Published Date :
June 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 8:29 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| 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 or later.
- Restrict write access to critical configurations.
- Implement least privilege for operators.
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-2026-53847.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x629-46cc-7xgw | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-active-memory-write-scope | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-53847
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 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 *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.6:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x629-46cc-7xgw Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-active-memory-write-scope Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw', 'vendor': 'OpenClaw', 'product': 'OpenClaw', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2026.5.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2026.5.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/openclaw', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-53847', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-16T18:44:55.341954Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Active Memory write scope that allows Gateway operators with operator.write access to modify global configuration without requiring operator.admin privileges. Attackers with operator.write access can exploit insufficient scope validation to apply unauthorized configuration changes beyond the intended write scope. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x629-46cc-7xgw Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-active-memory-write-scope