CVE-2026-53848: OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Transparent Command Wrappers

Severity: medium (CVSS 4.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-06-16 · updated 2026-10-24
Weakness: CWE-184

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.5.26; 2026.5.26-beta1, 2026.5.26-beta2 — fixed in 2026.5.26

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.26. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

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

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