How severe is CVE-2026-53846?

CVE-2026-53846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-53846 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-2026-53846?

CVE-2026-53846 primarily affects Openclaw. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53846?

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-2026-53846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-53846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37148.

When was CVE-2026-53846 published?

CVE-2026-53846 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-18.

CVE-2026-53846

CVE-2026-53846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37148
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-18

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the install helper that allows workspace .env files to override the npm_execpath configuration used for bundled runtime dependency installation. Attackers with workspace access can execute unintended local package-manager executables during dependency setup to compromise the build environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-53846?: OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the install helper that allows workspace .env files to override the npm_execpath configuration used for bundled runtime dependency installation. Attackers with workspace access can execute unintended local package-manager executables during dependency setup to compromise the build environment.
How severe is CVE-2026-53846?: CVE-2026-53846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-53846 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-2026-53846?: CVE-2026-53846 primarily affects Openclaw. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53846?: 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-2026-53846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-53846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37148.
When was CVE-2026-53846 published?: CVE-2026-53846 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-18.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.29:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.29:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.29:beta3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.4.29:beta4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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