CVE-2026-53806
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CVE-2026-53806 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a shell option parsing vulnerability that allows combined POSIX shell flags to bypass exec revalidation checks. Attackers can exploit this by using combined shell options to execute inline shell content without intended allowlist validation, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution when the affected feature is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a shell option parsing vulnerability that allows combined POSIX shell flags to bypass exec revalidation checks. Attackers can exploit this by using combined shell options to execute inline shell content without intended allowlist validation, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution when the affected feature is enabled.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.5.12 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vxx3-6hc9-7cc3Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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