CVE-2026-53861
OpenClaw < 2026.5.6 - Allowlist Bypass via Combined POSIX Inline Flags on macOS
6.6CVSSMEDIUM
Description
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
Timeline
Published
Jun 16, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 18, 2026
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