High severity7.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2026· Updated Jun 18, 2026
CVE-2026-53865
CVE-2026-53865
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in maintenance task execution that allows workspace-derived service paths to influence trash command selection. Attackers can execute unintended local executables from operator-unintended paths during maintenance operations by manipulating workspace-derived environment paths.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.5.2 | 2026.5.2 |
Affected products
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Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53865ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-command-execution-via-workspace-derived-service-pathnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
News mentions
1- OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in a Single Day — Allowlist Bypasses and Privilege Escalation DominateVypr Intelligence · Jun 16, 2026