CVE-2026-53865

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in maintenance task execution that allows workspace-derived service paths to influence trash command selection. Attackers can execute unintended local executables from operator-unintended paths during maintenance operations by manipulating workspace-derived environment paths.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.26 or later
openclaw2026.5.2 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.26, 2026.5.26	2026.5.26
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.2	2026.5.2

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