CVE-2026-53814: OpenClaw · Hook-triggered CLI runs could receive owner MCP tool authority
Affects openclaw-cliSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High : upgrade to 2026.5.28 soon.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.5.20, 2026.5.28
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:LExploitation 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade openclaw-cli to 2026.5.28; openclaw to 2026.5.20.
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 2026.5.20 or later to apply the official fix. Additionally, keep hook tokens confidential, restrict network access to hook endpoints, and disable hooks when not required to reduce exposure.
Description
OpenClaw CLI versions prior to 2026.5.20 contain a vulnerability where hook-triggered runs using a configured hook token could escalate privileges by selecting a CLI backend with owner-level MCP tool authority. This affects deployments with hooks enabled and accessible hook tokens, potentially allowing unauthorized access to owner-only MCP tools. The issue is fixed in version 2026.5.20.
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6fvr-66p3-3qj4 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53814 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-hook-triggered-cli-mcp-tool-authority (opens in a new tab)