high8.1
CVE-2026-53866
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in shell inline-command parsing that allows authenticated operators to execute unapproved …
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in shell inline-command parsing that allows authenticated operators to execute unapproved commands. A command request using shell inline-command forms could route through a parser case missing the expected allowlist decision, enabling shell content execution without intended approval prompts.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.5.10-beta.1 | 2026.5.12 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.5.12 Version 2026.5.12 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f397-5vjw-v2c2
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f397-5vjw-v2c2
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53866
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-in-shell-inline-command-parsing