CVE-2026-53808
Medium
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an approval policy bypass vulnerability in the Skill Workshop apply flow that allows agent tool calls to set apply: true despite approvalPolicy: pending configuration. Attackers can exploit this by reaching the affected apply path to apply workshop changes before the expected approval step, potentially modifying configurations without proper authorization.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductOpenclaw
PublishedJun 11, 2026
First seenJun 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- openclaw openclaw2026.5.6 or later
- openclaw2026.5.6 or later
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | v < 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 |
| openclawnpm | v < 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 |
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