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CVE-2026-53818: OpenClaw: MCP loopback could skip owner-only tool policy for non-owner callers

July 2, 2026

MCP loopback could skip owner-only tool policy for non-owner callers. In affected versions, a non-owner caller reaching the affected loopback path could skip owner-only tool policy and before-tool-call hooks.

This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw’s trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-rj6p-xmxr-qj4h
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rj6p-xmxr-qj4h
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53818
  • www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-owner-only-tool-policy-bypass-via-mcp-loopback

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Affected versions

All versions before 2026.4.24

Fixed versions

  • 2026.4.24

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.4.24 or above.

Impact 6.6 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-862: Missing Authorization

Source file

npm/openclaw/CVE-2026-53818.yml

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