CVE-2026-53853

EUVD-2026-37155
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
8.3 HIGH
NETWORK
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 27%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
openclawopenclaw
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< 2026.5.12
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta1
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta2
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta3
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta4
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta5
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta6
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta7
openclawopenclaw
2026.5.12:beta8
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v2ww-5rh7-2h5v
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-argument-pattern-bypass-in-exec-allowlist-via-linux-and-macos