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NVD description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.20 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where hook-triggered agent runs incorrectly receive owner-scoped MCP loopback authority instead of hook-appropriate scope. Attackers with a valid hook token can exploit the /hooks/agent endpoint to cause spawned CLI runtimes to access or invoke owner-only MCP tools, potentially executing privileged actions like persistent cron state modifications.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
NONE
Momentum
STABLE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
CVE-2026-53814 in OpenClaw: webhook handlers run with owner-scoped MCP authority instead of hook scope. One leaked hook token = full privilege escalation.
Post summary
The statement details an RCE-eligible privilege escalation flaw in OpenClaw, where webhook handlers operate with overly broad owner scope, making a single leaked hook token grant full system privileges.
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Post summary
The text announces CVE‑2026‑53814 as a privilege escalation flaw in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.5.20, but provides no proof‑of‑concept, exploit details, or patch information.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
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| App | openclaw | openclaw | - | node.js | - |