High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2026· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2026-53855
CVE-2026-53855
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an inline-eval bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to weaken strict allowlist checks via shell positional parameters. Attackers can combine allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments to place inline-eval content in shell carriers outside intended allowlist rules, enabling execution of unapproved shell-provided content.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4News mentions
1- OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in a Single Day — Allowlist Bypasses and Privilege Escalation DominateVypr Intelligence · Jun 16, 2026