PT-2026-49770 · Openclaw · Openclaw

Curly-Haired-Baboon · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16 · CVE-2026-53853

NVD

CVSS v3.1

8.3

High

Base vector

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

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.

Fix

Incorrect Authorization

Protection Mechanism Failure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

CWE-693

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-53853

Affected Products

Openclaw

References · 3

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v2ww-5rh7-2h5v · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53853 · Security Note
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-argument-pattern-bypass-in-exec-allowlist-via-linux-and-macos · Note