CVE-2026-53848

OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Transparent Command Wrappers

Published Jun 16, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 2.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to execute wrapper-level side effects outside allowlisted command intent. Attackers can craft command requests that bypass allowlist validation by leveraging transparent command wrappers to perform unintended operations.

Analysis

Technical impact

OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains a flaw that allows authenticated operators to bypass the exec allowlist, enabling them to craft command requests that trigger wrapper‑level side effects outside of the intended command set. This effectively permits execution of unintended operations, exposing the platform to unauthorized command execution. The underlying weakness is catalogued as CWE‑184.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all versions of OpenClaw prior to 2026.5.26. Users running an earlier release are susceptible regardless of operating system or deployment environment.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 2.3 indicates low severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1 % suggests a very low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector requires an authenticated operator who can submit crafted command requests to the system. While the risk of exploitation is considered low, the impact is significant if an authenticated user abuses the bypass to run unauthorized commands.

Affected Products

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

OpenClaw

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
`0`	affected	< 2026.5.26
`2026.5.26`	unaffected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

OR	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.26:beta1::::node.js::*
	cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.26:beta2::::node.js::*

No data.

Vendor Product Versions

Openclaw

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[0,2026.5.26)`	affected	generic	—
`2026.5.26`	unaffected	semver	—

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.26 or later, which eliminates the allowlist bypass.
If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict operator privileges that permit crafting custom command requests, and disable transparent command wrappers to reduce the attack surface.
Review and enforce strict input validation on command execution endpoints, ensuring only allowlisted commands are processed and rejecting any non‑allowlisted invocations.
Monitor system logs for unusual command execution patterns to detect potential abuse of the allowlist bypass.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 17, 2026 at 21:24 UTC.

Tracking

Advisories

Source	ID	Title
Github GHSA	GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6	OpenClaw: Exec allowlist could miss side effects from transparent command wrappers

Metrics

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required Low

Attack Requirements Present

User Interaction None

Vulnerable System Confidentiality Impact None

Vulnerable System Integrity Impact Low

Vulnerable System Availability Impact None

Subsequent System Confidentiality Impact None

Subsequent System Integrity Impact None

Subsequent System Availability Impact None

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required Low

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact None

Integrity Impact Low

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.185% probability within 30 days)

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

References

Link	Providers
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-transparent-command-wrappers

History

Jun 18, 2026 4:45 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Jun 16, 2026 6:30 PM Description updated. Title updated. First appearance in the feed. Weaknesses updated. Affected versions updated. Affected vendors updated. Added references. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description		OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to execute wrapper-level side effects outside allowlisted command intent. Attackers can craft command requests that bypass allowlist validation by leveraging transparent command wrappers to perform unintended operations.
Title		OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Transparent Command Wrappers
First Time appeared		Openclaw Openclaw openclaw
Weaknesses		CWE-184
CPEs		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
Vendors & Products		Openclaw Openclaw openclaw
References		https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-transparent-command-wrappers
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}` cvssV4_0 `{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}`