CVE-2026-53822
OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Command Argument Modification via Shell Wrapper Between Approval and Execution
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
INFO
Published Date :
June 12, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 9:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later.
- Ensure command arguments are validated rigorously.
- Implement stricter input validation for shell wrappers.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-53822 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-53822.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-argument-modification-via-shell-wrapper-between-approval-and-execution | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2026-53822 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: OpenClaw, Description: OpenClaw anterior a 2026.5.18 contiene una vulnerabilidad de inyección de comandos donde el argv del wrapper de shell podría cambiar entre la aprobación y la ejecución. Los atacantes pueden reconstruir los argumentos de comandos después de la aprobación de la lista de permitidos para ejecutar estructuras de comandos no aprobadas, eludiendo potencialmente los controles de seguridad. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw', 'vendor': 'OpenClaw', 'product': 'OpenClaw', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2026.5.18', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2026.5.18', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/Openclaw', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-53822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-15T18:25:53.730170Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-77 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.5.18 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-argument-modification-via-shell-wrapper-between-approval-and-execution Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-367 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-argument-modification-via-shell-wrapper-between-approval-and-execution