High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2026· Updated Jun 18, 2026
CVE-2026-53866
CVE-2026-53866
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in shell inline-command parsing that allows authenticated operators to execute unapproved commands. A command request using shell inline-command forms could route through a parser case missing the expected allowlist decision, enabling shell content execution without intended approval prompts.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.5.12 | 2026.5.12 |
Affected products
11<2026.5.12+ 10 more
- (no CPE)range: <2026.5.12
- (no CPE)range: <2026.5.12
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*range: <2026.5.12
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta7:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta8:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-f397-5vjw-v2c2ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f397-5vjw-v2c2nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53866ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-in-shell-inline-command-parsingnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
News mentions
1- OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in a Single Day — Allowlist Bypasses and Privilege Escalation DominateVypr Intelligence · Jun 16, 2026