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CVE-2026-53831

OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Arbitrary File Read via Shell Expansion in system.run Safe-bin Allowlist

Published: Jun 12, 2026Updated: Jun 12, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
8.3CVSS
HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a policy enforcement vulnerability in system.run safe-bin allowlist validation that allows shell expansion to modify command interpretation on POSIX nodes. Authenticated operators can exploit shell metacharacters in approved commands to read unintended node-local files and expose sensitive configuration data.

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:L
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:LAvailability
Low

Weaknesses

CWE-367

Affected Products

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

Attack Graph

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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-mhq8-78pj-5j79
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-shell-expansion-in-system-run-safe-bin-allowlist
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 12, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 12, 2026

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