CVE-2026-53829
OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Command Truncation in Exec Approval Display
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an approval display truncation vulnerability allowing authenticated users to hide command suffixes from approvers. Attackers can submit oversized exec commands with benign prefixes and malicious suffixes to execute unauthorized operations after approval.
INFO
Published Date :
June 12, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 10:58 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.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Review submitted command executions carefully.
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-2026-53829.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xww8-gqvh-92x9 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-truncation-in-exec-approval-display | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value 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-xww8-gqvh-92x9 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-truncation-in-exec-approval-display 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 an approval display truncation vulnerability allowing authenticated users to hide command suffixes from approvers. Attackers can submit oversized exec commands with benign prefixes and malicious suffixes to execute unauthorized operations after approval. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-451 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xww8-gqvh-92x9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-truncation-in-exec-approval-display