CVE-2026-53808
MEDIUM WAF: Low
CVSS 6.5
Published: 2026-06-11
CWE-863
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.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Incorrect Authorization
Low WAF Coverage
OWASP: A01:2021 Broken Access Control
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | up to 2026.5.6 |
References
- github.com (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory)