High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 11, 2026· Updated Jun 12, 2026
CVE-2026-53817
CVE-2026-53817
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contains a locality validation vulnerability in Control UI pairing that allows attackers with network access to spoof locality information and obtain durable admin-capable device tokens. Attackers can exploit insufficient locality-derived trust validation to convert temporary shared access into persistent administrative credentials that survive token rotation.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.5.22 | 2026.5.22 |
Affected products
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Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-chr9-m4q2-76hwghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-chr9-m4q2-76hwnvdMitigationVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53817ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-ui-locality-spoofing-in-device-pairingnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
News mentions
2- OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in Largest Security Batch, Including Code Execution and Critical Auth BypassVypr Intelligence · Jun 12, 2026
- OpenClaw: 14 Vulnerabilities Disclosed in Single Batch, Including Code Execution and Privilege EscalationVypr Intelligence · Jun 11, 2026