CVE-2026-53855

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-184CWE-184 CWE-863Incorrect authorization

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.4.2 or later
openclaw2026.4.2 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.4.2	2026.4.2
openclawnpm	v < 2026.4.2	2026.4.2

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