CVE-2026-53865

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.2affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.2unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

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

References