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CVE-2026-53852
OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes …
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a scope containment bypass vulnerability in device re-pairing that allows authenticated operators to restore broader scopes than intended by submitting empty-scope re-pairing requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending re-pairing requests with empty scope sets to skip containment guards and retain unauthorized device access.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.4.24 | 2026.4.25 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.25 Version 2026.4.25 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8mg9-j9cf-54cj
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8mg9-j9cf-54cj
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53852
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-bypass-via-empty-scope-device-re-pairing