How severe is CVE-2026-53845?

CVE-2026-53845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-53845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-53845?

CVE-2026-53845 primarily affects Openclaw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53845?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-53845 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-53845 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37147.

When was CVE-2026-53845 published?

CVE-2026-53845 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-53845

CVE-2026-53845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-693.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v4: 2.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37147
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-53845?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-53845?: CVE-2026-53845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-53845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-53845?: CVE-2026-53845 primarily affects Openclaw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-53845 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-53845 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37147.
When was CVE-2026-53845 published?: CVE-2026-53845 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.6:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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