CVE-2026-53816

CVE-2026-53816

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an insufficient provenance validation vulnerability in node event handling that allows paired nodes to forge exec lifecycle events without system.run authorization. A malicious or compromised paired node…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-53816?
CVE-2026-53816 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-06-11.
How severe is CVE-2026-53816?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.