High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2026· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2026-53864
CVE-2026-53864
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an insufficient sanitization vulnerability in the host environment sanitizer that allows Node.js control variables to bypass validation. Attackers with access to workspace .env files, tool environment overrides, or skill environment blocks can pass malicious Node.js control variables to influence child processes or coverage output paths.
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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
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