CVE-2026-53833
CVE-2026-53833 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-290.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- CVSS v4: 7.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36621
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the QQBot streaming command that allows authenticated senders to mutate configuration without explicit allowFrom restrictions. Attackers can modify QQBot streaming configuration outside intended admin policy by reaching the affected command without non-wildcard allowlist entry requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53833?
- OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the QQBot streaming command that allows authenticated senders to mutate configuration without explicit allowFrom restrictions. Attackers can modify QQBot streaming configuration outside intended admin policy by reaching the affected command without non-wildcard allowlist entry requirements.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53833?
- CVE-2026-53833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-53833 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-53833?
- CVE-2026-53833 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-53833?
- 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-2026-53833 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-53833 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36621.
- When was CVE-2026-53833 published?
- CVE-2026-53833 was published on 2026-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jvm4-4j77-39p6
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-qqbot-streaming-command
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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