Medium severity4.3NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2026· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2026-53848
CVE-2026-53848
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.5.26 | 2026.5.26 |
Affected products
5Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53848ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-transparent-command-wrappersnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
News mentions
1- OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in a Single Day — Allowlist Bypasses and Privilege Escalation DominateVypr Intelligence · Jun 16, 2026