CVE-2026-53817: OpenClaw · Control UI locality spoofing could mint a durable admin device token
Affects openclaw-cliSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High : upgrade to 2026.5.28 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.5.22, 2026.5.28
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade openclaw-cli to 2026.5.28; openclaw to 2026.5.22.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npmopenclaw | Affected
| Fixed in
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Homebrewopenclaw-clipkg:brew/openclaw-cliOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade OpenClaw CLI to version 2026.5.22 or later to apply the official fix. For deployments that cannot immediately upgrade, remove any unexpected paired devices and avoid exposing Control UI pairing paths on networks with untrusted clients to reduce risk.
Description
A vulnerability in OpenClaw CLI's Control UI allows an attacker with network access to spoof locality information during pairing, potentially obtaining a durable admin device token. This issue affects LAN/shared-token deployments where locality signals are trusted for pairing decisions. The vulnerability enables persistence of admin access even after shared tokens are rotated unless the paired device is removed. It is not exploitable remotely without prior network/authentication access. A fix is available in version 2026.5.22.