CVE-2026-53850

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a control scope enforcement bypass vulnerability in the focus command that allows authenticated callers to execute the command without proper authorization checks. Attackers can trigger the focus command to change focus state outside intended caller authority, potentially enabling unauthorized operations depending on gateway configuration and input trust levels.

CVSS 4.0

6.8CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CVSS 3.1

5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS

0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 0% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-25)

CWE

CWE-862

Published

2026-06-16

Modified

2026-10-24

Record from

the NVD, synced 2026-10-24

Affected

• openclaw:openclaw

Packages (OSV)

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mpc8-jxjh-qpgh
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-scope-enforcement-bypass-in-focus-command

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