https://vulnerability.circl.lu/rss/recent/all/10 Most recent entries from all 2026-09-28T23:21:55.716187+00:00 Vulnerability-Lookup info@circl.lu python-feedgen Contains only the most 10 recent entries. https://vulnerability.circl.lu/vuln/cve-2026-53838 CVE-2026-53838 — OpenClaw < 2026.5.27 - Node Pairing State Mutation via Reconnection 2026-09-28T23:21:58.652485+00:00

Affected: OpenClaw

OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains a state mutation vulnerability in node pairing reconnection that allows paired nodes to confuse approval scope decisions. Attackers can exploit reconnection logic to restore or present broader node authority than intended, potentially bypassing approval restrictions.

 https://vulnerability.circl.lu/vuln/ghsa-83w9-h5wv-j9xm GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm — OpenClaw: Node pairing reconnection could confuse approval scope state 2026-09-28T23:21:58.652672+00:00

Affected: npm: openclaw

### Summary

Node pairing reconnection could confuse approval scope state. In affected versions, a paired or reconnecting node session could mutate pairing state in a way that changed the approval scope decision.

This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.

### Impact

When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could restore or present broader node authority than the operator intended. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.

### Patched Versions

The first stable patched version is `2026.5.27`.

### Mitigations

revoke unexpected node pairings and re-pair only trusted nodes until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.