CVE-2026-53866

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.12affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.12unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-862: Missing Authorization

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

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

References