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CVE-2026-53853

OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Argument Pattern Bypass in Exec Allowlist via Linux and macOS

Published: Jun 16, 2026Updated: Jun 18, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-693
NVD MITRE
8.3CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 75.7%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

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.

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
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Weaknesses

CWE-693CWE-863

Affected Products

OpenClawOpenClaw
Library
OSS Libraries / npm
openclawopenclaw
Library
OSS Libraries / npm
openclawoss-projectSecurity Productsaka crabbox, clawdbot

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v2ww-5rh7-2h5v
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-argument-pattern-bypass-in-exec-allowlist-via-linux-and-macos
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 16, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 18, 2026

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