Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: memory-wiki shared search could miss session visibility checks (CVE-2026-53844)
Description
A vulnerability in OpenClaw CLI's memory-wiki shared search feature allows bypassing session visibility checks, potentially exposing memory entries to unauthorized sessions. This issue affects versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.4.29. The vulnerability requires the affected feature to be enabled and reachable, and its impact depends on operator configuration and trust boundaries. A fix is available starting with version 2026.4.29. Until patched, limiting shared memory search to trusted operators and narrowing allowlists are recommended mitigations.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The memory-wiki shared search feature in OpenClaw CLI could miss session visibility checks, enabling a caller with search capability to bypass session visibility guards on the affected search path. This vulnerability does not alter OpenClaw's trusted-operator model but may expose memory entries that should be restricted to certain sessions. The vulnerability is scoped to the named feature and configuration, with practical impact contingent on operator setup and trust boundaries. The first stable patched version is 2026.4.29.
Potential Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and accessible, unauthorized sessions could retrieve memory entries that should be hidden, potentially exposing sensitive information. The severity is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5, reflecting high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. The actual risk depends on whether lower-trust inputs can reach the vulnerable search path and the operator's configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available in version 2026.4.29. Until systems are updated, restrict shared memory search functionality to trusted operators only. Additionally, maintain narrow channel and tool allowlists, avoid sharing a Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature if it is not required.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-53844
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac2458c12601ec6a316412a
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:24:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:36:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:39 UTC
Views: 2
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