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6.0

OpenClaw lets logged‑in users view hidden memory entries

CVE-2026-53844 · published 4 months ago
Summary

Versions of OpenClaw released before the April 2026 update let a user who is already signed in bypass the checks that decide which data they may see. This means an attacker with a valid account could look at information that should be hidden from their session. Update OpenClaw to the latest version or apply the vendor’s patch to restore proper access controls.

What to do
  • Update GitHub Actions openclaw to version 2026.4.29.
  • Update openclaw openclaw to version 2026.4.29 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
npm GitHub Actions openclaw <= 2026.4.27
< 2026.4.29
Fix: upgrade to 2026.4.29
– openclaw openclaw < 2026.4.29
2026.4.29
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Original advisory text
OpenClaw < 2026.4.29 - Session Visibility Check Bypass in Shared Memory Search
OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a session visibility check bypass vulnerability in shared memory search that allows authenticated callers to access memory entries without proper authorization. Attackers can skip session visibility guards on the search path to retrieve memory entries that should not be visible to their session.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.0 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-862Missing Authorization
Timeline
Published16 Jun 2026
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen16 Jun 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-53844 · NVD
GHSA-72fw-cqh5-f324 · GHSA
GHSA-72fw-cqh5-f324 · OSV
CVE-2026-53844 · OSV
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