CVE-2026-53861
Published:June 16, 2026
Updated:June 29, 2026
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the macOS Swift exec feature that misses combined POSIX inline-command flags. Attackers can execute shell content outside the intended allowlist check by using combined flag forms, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution depending on operator configuration.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.5.6Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.5.6openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.5.6Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.5.6Related Resources (4)
Do you need more information?
Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.6
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
EPSS
Base Score:
0.24