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CVE-2026-53806
Published:June 11, 2026
Updated:June 28, 2026
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a shell option parsing vulnerability that allows combined POSIX shell flags to bypass exec revalidation checks. Attackers can exploit this by using combined shell options to execute inline shell content without intended allowlist validation, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution when the affected feature is enabled.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.5.12
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.5.12
Related Resources (2)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-option-parsing-bypass-in-exec-revalidation
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vxx3-6hc9-7cc3
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
CWE-367
EPSS
Base Score:
0.42