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CVE-2026-53856: OpenClaw: Config recovery could restore openclaw.json with broad file permissions

June 18, 2026

Config recovery could restore openclaw.json with broad file permissions. In affected versions, a local recovery path after configuration repair could leave the restored config file more readable than intended.

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-rwp6-7w3q-75fq
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rwp6-7w3q-75fq
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53856
  • www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insecure-file-permissions-in-config-recovery-via-openclaw-json

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2026.4.23 before 2026.4.24

Fixed versions

  • 2026.4.24

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.4.24 or above.

Impact 5.5 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions

Source file

npm/openclaw/CVE-2026-53856.yml

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