CVE-2026-53861

Medium

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the macOS Swift exec feature that misses combined POSIX inline-command flags. Attackers can execute shell content outside the intended allowlist check by using combined flag forms, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution depending on operator configuration.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.6

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-184CWE-184

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.6 or later
openclaw2026.5.6 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c226-q6fx-6j6c

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.6, 2026.5.6	2026.5.6
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.6	2026.5.6

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