8.1
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-53855
OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Shell Positional Parameters Bypass in Inline-Eval Checks
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an inline-eval bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to weaken strict allowlist checks via shell positional parameters. Attackers can combine allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments to place inline-eval content in shell carriers outside intended allowlist rules, enabling execution of unapproved shell-provided content.

INFO

Published Date :

June 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
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
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.2 or later to fix the inline-eval bypass vulnerability.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.2 or newer.
  • Review and strengthen allowlist validation logic.
  • Sanitize all user-supplied shell parameters.
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-2026-53855.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-positional-parameters-bypass-in-inline-eval-checks
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 16, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an inline-eval bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to weaken strict allowlist checks via shell positional parameters. Attackers can combine allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments to place inline-eval content in shell carriers outside intended allowlist rules, enabling execution of unapproved shell-provided content.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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:N
    Added CWE CWE-184
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-positional-parameters-bypass-in-inline-eval-checks
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.