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CVE-2026-53806

OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Shell Option Parsing Bypass in Exec Revalidation

Published: Jun 11, 2026Updated: Jun 11, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSS
HIGH

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.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-367

Affected Products

OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Security Products / endpoint-av-edr
openclawoss-projectSecurity Productsaka crabbox, clawdbot

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vxx3-6hc9-7cc3
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-option-parsing-bypass-in-exec-revalidation
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 11, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 11, 2026

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