CVE-2026-53819 HIGH

CVE-2026-53819: OpenClaw < 2026.5.27 - Arbitrary Homebrew Executable Execution via Workspace .env Override

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-426
Published June 11, 2026
Last update June 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction —
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in skill install flows where workspace .env files can override the Homebrew executable selection. Attackers with access to trusted operator workspaces can execute unintended Homebrew-compatible executables during skill setup to compromise the system.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

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