CVE-2026-53855

HIGH EPSS 17.3%
Published Jun 16, 20261w ago · Modified Jun 18, 20261w ago
7.6 CVSS 4.0
High
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Published Jun 16, 2026 1w ago
Last Modified Jun 18, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.6
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/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
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
17.3% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-184
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
openclawopenclaw* <2026.4.2

References 2

  • github.com https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77
    Vendor Advisory
  • vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-positional-parameters-bypass-in-inline-eval-checks
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.