How severe is CVE-2026-53813?

CVE-2026-53813 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-53813 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-53813?

CVE-2026-53813 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53813?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-53813 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-53813 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36319.

When was CVE-2026-53813 published?

CVE-2026-53813 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-53813

CVE-2026-53813 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36319
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a path traversal vulnerability in memory-core artifact loading where workspace state influences local package root resolution. Attackers with access to affected workspaces can load memory-core artifacts from unintended local locations, potentially executing malicious code or accessing sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-53813?: OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a path traversal vulnerability in memory-core artifact loading where workspace state influences local package root resolution. Attackers with access to affected workspaces can load memory-core artifacts from unintended local locations, potentially executing malicious code or accessing sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2026-53813?: CVE-2026-53813 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-53813 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-53813?: CVE-2026-53813 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53813?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-53813 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-53813 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36319.
When was CVE-2026-53813 published?: CVE-2026-53813 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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