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CVE-2026-53841

LOW 2.1

Published 2026-06-16 · Last modified 2026-06-17

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in exported session HTML that preserves unsafe javascript: and data: links in generated content. Attackers can execute browser-side scripts if a trusted operator opens the exported file and activates a malicious link.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 9th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

2.1CVSS 4.0 · LOW

  • ConfidentialityNone
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityNone

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • User interaction: Requires active user interaction
  • Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable
  • Requirements: Specific conditions must be present

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-53841/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Openclaw

Products Openclaw

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
OpenclawOpenclaw< 2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12
OpenclawOpenclaw2026.5.12

All CVSS metrics

  • LOW 2.1 v4.0 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
  • MEDIUM 6.1 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
  • LOW 2.1 v4.0 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
  • MEDIUM 6.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS