CVE-2026-53852

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending re-pairing requests with empty scope sets to skip containment guards and retain unauthorized device access.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0021

Probability of exploitation

0.11%

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-636 CWE-636

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	< 2026.4.25
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
openclaw	openclaw	All
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-8mg9-j9cf-54cj

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-bypass-via-empty-scope-device-re-pairing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53852? +

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending re-pairing requests with empty scope sets to skip containment guards and retain unauthorized device access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-53852? +

CVE-2026-53852 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0021, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-53852? +

CVE-2026-53852 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-2026-53852? +

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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