CVE-2026-53850

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a control scope enforcement bypass vulnerability in the focus command that allows authenticated callers to execute the command without proper authorization checks. Attackers can trigger the focus command to change focus state outside intended caller authority, potentially enabling unauthorized operations depending on gateway configuration and input trust levels.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mpc8-jxjh-qpgh	Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-scope-enforcement-bypass-in-focus-command	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta1::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta10::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta11::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta2::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta3::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta4::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta5::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta6::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta7::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta8::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.25:beta9::::node.js::*

History

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Information

Published : 2026-06-16 19:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 21:02

NVD link : CVE-2026-53850

Mitre link : CVE-2026-53850

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53850

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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