CVE-2026-53809
CVE-2026-53809 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
- CVSS v4: 4.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36315
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in embedded runner policy that allows requests using provider aliases to compare against aliases instead of canonical provider identities. Attackers can exploit this confusion to select bundled tool access outside intended provider policy restrictions when the affected feature is enabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53809?
- OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in embedded runner policy that allows requests using provider aliases to compare against aliases instead of canonical provider identities. Attackers can exploit this confusion to select bundled tool access outside intended provider policy restrictions when the affected feature is enabled.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53809?
- CVE-2026-53809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-53809 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-53809?
- CVE-2026-53809 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-53809?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-53809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-53809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36315.
- When was CVE-2026-53809 published?
- CVE-2026-53809 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p39j-x9h5-q66m
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-provider-alias-confusion-in-embedded-runner-policy
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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