high6.5
CVE-2026-53815
OpenClaw before 2026.5.19 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in message read actions that skips channel allowlist checks.
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.5.19 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in message read actions that skips channel allowlist checks. Lower-trust callers can request messages from channels not intended for them by exploiting insufficient validation in the affected feature, potentially exposing sensitive channel messages.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.5.19-beta.2 | 2026.5.19 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.5.19 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q7q8-3mgw-q67r
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q7q8-3mgw-q67r
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53815
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-channel-allowlist-bypass-in-message-read-actions