CVE-2026-53810: OpenClaw's marketplace runtime extension metadata could point at unscanned payloads

Summary Marketplace runtime extension metadata could point at unscanned payloads. In affected versions, a package selected for installation by a trusted operator could redirect runtime loading toward hidden package cont…

8.8CVSS Score

HIGHSeverity

NOCISA KEV

VulnerabilityImpact Type

📋 Vulnerability Details

CVE ID	CVE-2026-53810
Vendor	npm
Affected Product	openclaw
Vulnerability Type	Vulnerability
CVSS Score	8.8 (HIGH)
Actively Exploited	❌ No known exploitation
Patch Status	See Vendor Advisory →
Reported By	CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX Intelligence (via github_advisories)

🔬 Technical Analysis

Summary Marketplace runtime extension metadata could point at unscanned payloads. In affected versions, a package selected for installation by a trusted operator could redirect runtime loading toward hidden package content that was not scanned as expected. 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.

Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could load plugin code outside the reviewed package entry points. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can rea

📚 Advisory References

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