CVE-2026-53853
HIGHOpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Argument Pattern Bypass in Exec Allowlist via Linux and macOS
Title source: cnaDescription
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an argument pattern validation bypass in the exec allowlist that allows attackers to execute disallowed arguments for allowlisted executables on Linux and macOS systems. Attackers can bypass configured argPattern restrictions by directly invoking allowlisted executables with unrestricted arguments, potentially enabling unauthorized file access, network access, or command execution.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v2ww-5rh7-2h5v)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v2ww-5rh7-2h5v
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Argument Pattern Bypass in Exec Allowlist via Linux and macOS
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-argument-pattern-bypass-in-exec-allowlist-via-linux-and-macos
Scores
CVSS v3
8.3
EPSS
0.0035
EPSS Percentile
26.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-693
CWE-863
Status
published
Products (5)
npm/openclaw
0 - 2026.5.12npm
openclaw/openclaw
2026.5.12 beta1 (8 CPE variants)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
< 2026.5.12
openclaw/openclaw
< 2026.5.12
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
2026.5.12
Published
Jun 16, 2026
Tracked Since
Jun 17, 2026