OpenClaw up to 2026.4.28 QQBot authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in OpenClaw up to 2026.4.28. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component QQBot Handler. This manipulation causes authentication spoofing. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-53833. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.4.28 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component QQBot Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the QQBot streaming command that allows authenticated senders to mutate configuration without explicit allowFrom restrictions. Attackers can modify QQBot streaming configuration outside intended admin policy by reaching the affected command without non-wildcard allowlist entry requirements.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-53833 since 06/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.4.29 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.4.29

Timelineinfo

06/10/2026 CVE reserved
06/13/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
06/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-jvm4-4j77-39p6
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53833 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370759

Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2026 06:59
Changes: 06/13/2026 06:59 (77)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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