CVE-2026-53861

Summary

OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the macOS Swift exec feature that misses combined POSIX inline-command flags. Attackers can execute shell content outside the intended allowlist check by using combined flag forms, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution depending on operator configuration.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.6affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.6unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-184: Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References