Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-53850
OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a control scope enforcement bypass vulnerability in the focus command that allows authenticated callers to execute the command without proper authorization checks. Attackers can trigger the focus command to change focus state outside intended caller authority, potentially enabling unauthorized operations depending on gateway configuration and input trust levels.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (2.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 2.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.4.25
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mpc8-jxjh-qpgh (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-scope-enforcement-bypass-in-focus… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53850?
- CVE-2026-53850 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-06-16.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53850?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.