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CVE-2026-53817
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contains a locality validation vulnerability in Control UI pairing that allows attackers with network access to spoof locality inform…
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contains a locality validation vulnerability in Control UI pairing that allows attackers with network access to spoof locality information and obtain durable admin-capable device tokens. Attackers can exploit insufficient locality-derived trust validation to convert temporary shared access into persistent administrative credentials that survive token rotation.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.5.22 | 2026.5.22 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.5.22 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-chr9-m4q2-76hw
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-chr9-m4q2-76hw
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53817
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-ui-locality-spoofing-in-device-pairing