CVE-2026-53851

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a notification bypass vulnerability allowing Slack reaction events to enter the agent pipeline despite disabled reaction notifications. Attackers can trigger unintended agent processing by sending reaction events when the feature is enabled, potentially leading to unauthorized processing of lower-trust input.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0019

Probability of exploitation

0.09%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	< 2026.5.12
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fcvx-5cxc-v5p8

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-slack-reaction-event-notification-bypass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53851? +

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a notification bypass vulnerability allowing Slack reaction events to enter the agent pipeline despite disabled reaction notifications. Attackers can trigger unintended agent processing by sending reaction events when the feature is enabled, potentially leading to unauthorized processing of lower-trust input. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-53851? +

CVE-2026-53851 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0019, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-53851? +

CVE-2026-53851 affects products from openclaw, specifically: openclaw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-53851? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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