CVE-2026-53841
CVE-2026-53841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-83.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37143
- Weakness: CWE-83
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in exported session HTML that preserves unsafe javascript: and data: links in generated content. Attackers can execute browser-side scripts if a trusted operator opens the exported file and activates a malicious link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53841?
- OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in exported session HTML that preserves unsafe javascript: and data: links in generated content. Attackers can execute browser-side scripts if a trusted operator opens the exported file and activates a malicious link.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53841?
- CVE-2026-53841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-53841 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-53841?
- CVE-2026-53841 primarily affects Openclaw. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-53841?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-53841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-53841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37143.
- When was CVE-2026-53841 published?
- CVE-2026-53841 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w9hf-3pp7-pvxv
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-cross-site-scripting-via-unsafe-markdown-links-in-exported-session-html
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta7:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta8:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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