CVE-2026-53812: Openclaw cli · OpenClaw's browser act interactions could bypass private-network navigation checks
Affects openclaw-cliSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High : upgrade to 2026.5.18 soon.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.5.18
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation 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 and openclaw-cli to 2026.5.18.
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 to openclaw-cli version 2026.5.18 or later, where this issue is patched. Until the upgrade is applied, restrict browser control access strictly to trusted operators and avoid using browser control on untrusted pages in environments hosting sensitive private web services.
Description
OpenClaw CLI had a vulnerability where certain browser control interactions could bypass private-network navigation checks, allowing authenticated users with browser evaluation capabilities to read content from private or loopback URLs. This issue affected versions prior to 2026.5.18 and was fixed in that release. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not grant unauthorized access to OpenClaw itself. Mitigation involves upgrading to version 2026.5.18 or later and restricting browser control access to trusted operators before patching.
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2hfg-4fh4-qp7f (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53812 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-private-network-navigation-bypass-via-browser-act-interactions (opens in a new tab)