CVE-2026-53808

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-863

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jun 11, 2026
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-53808: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix