CVE-2026-53806 HIGH

CVE-2026-53806: OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Shell Option Parsing Bypass in Exec Revalidation

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-367
Published June 11, 2026
Last update June 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a shell option parsing vulnerability that allows combined POSIX shell flags to bypass exec revalidation checks. Attackers can exploit this by using combined shell options to execute inline shell content without intended allowlist validation, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution when the affected feature is enabled.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 11, 2026 CVE published
June 13, 2026 Record updated