OpenClaw up to 2026.5.18 Request Message authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.18 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Request Message Handler. The manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-53815. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.18. This issue affects an unknown part of the component Request Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.5.19 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in message read actions that skips channel allowlist checks. Lower-trust callers can request messages from channels not intended for them by exploiting insufficient validation in the affected feature, potentially exposing sensitive channel messages.

The weakness was released by samchodev as GHSA-q7q8-3mgw-q67r. The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-53815 since 06/10/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.5.19 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.5.19

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-q7q8-3mgw-q67r
Researcher: samchodev
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53815 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53815
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370541

Entryinfo

Created: 06/12/2026 06:32
Changes: 06/12/2026 06:32 (77)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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