CVE-2026-53864

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an insufficient sanitization vulnerability in the host environment sanitizer that allows Node.js control variables to bypass validation. Attackers with access to workspace .env files, tool environment overrides, or skill environment blocks can pass malicious Node.js control variables to influence child processes or coverage output paths.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-184CWE-184

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.26 or later
openclaw2026.5.26 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-ccwh-wwpp-6wg5

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.26, 2026.5.26	2026.5.26
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.26	2026.5.26

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