Medium severity4.3NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2026· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2026-53845
CVE-2026-53845
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains a hook bypass vulnerability where skill commands routed through the affected dispatch path skip before-tool-call hook coverage. Attackers can exploit this by sending skill commands through the vulnerable dispatch path to bypass hook-based auditing and policy enforcement mechanisms.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 |
Affected products
4Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-68xw-r643-9p5wghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-68xw-r643-9p5wnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53845ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-skill-command-dispatch-hook-bypass-via-before-tool-call-hook-skippingnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
News mentions
1- OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in a Single Day — Allowlist Bypasses and Privilege Escalation DominateVypr Intelligence · Jun 16, 2026