CVE-2026-53845
Medium
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains a hook bypass vulnerability where skill commands routed through the affected dispatch path skip before-tool-call hook coverage. Attackers can exploit this by sending skill commands through the vulnerable dispatch path to bypass hook-based auditing and policy enforcement mechanisms.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
ProductOpenclaw
PublishedJun 16, 2026
First seenJun 16, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-693CWE-693
How to fix
Update
- openclaw openclaw2026.5.6 or later
- openclaw2026.5.6 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | v < 2026.5.6, 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 |
| openclawnpm | v < 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 |
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