CVE-2026-53861

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 v3 6.6 MEDIUM

6.6^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c226-q6fx-6j6c	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-combined-posix-inline-flags-on-macos	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.6:beta1::::node.js::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-16 19:17

Updated : 2026-06-18 04:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-53861

Mitre link : CVE-2026-53861

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53861

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-184

Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs

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