CVE-2026-53831 HIGH

CVE-2026-53831: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Arbitrary File Read via Shell Expansion in system.run Safe-bin Allowlist

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-367
Published June 12, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.6/10
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:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a policy enforcement vulnerability in system.run safe-bin allowlist validation that allows shell expansion to modify command interpretation on POSIX nodes. Authenticated operators can exploit shell metacharacters in approved commands to read unintended node-local files and expose sensitive configuration data.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 12, 2026 CVE published
June 15, 2026 Record updated