high7.2
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 …
Impact
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 can send crafted node.event messages to the gateway, steering target sessions into exec-event paths that expose capabilities the reduced node surface should not provide.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.5.18 | 2026.5.18 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.5.18 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3c6j-hq33-3jv4
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6j-hq33-3jv4
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53816
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-lifecycle-event-forgery-via-paired-node