OpenClaw up to 2026.5.17 inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.17. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-53810. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.17. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-829. The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a code execution vulnerability where marketplace runtime extension metadata can redirect loading toward unscanned package payloads. Attackers with trusted operator access can manipulate extension metadata to load plugin code outside reviewed package entry points, bypassing security scanning.

The weakness was shared by Ellahi as GHSA-v6r2-jh58-xx6w. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-53810 since 06/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.5.18 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2026-36316) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1738). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere
CWE: CWE-829
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.5.18

Timelineinfo

06/10/2026 CVE reserved
06/12/2026 +2 days Advisory disclosed
06/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/14/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-v6r2-jh58-xx6w
Researcher: Ellahi
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53810 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53810
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370509
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1738 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 06/12/2026 06:22
Updated: 06/14/2026 05:57
Changes: 06/12/2026 06:22 (76), 06/12/2026 15:44 (1), 06/14/2026 05:57 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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