CVE-2026-53819
Last modified
CVE-2026-53819 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in skill install flows where workspace .env files can override the Homebrew executable selection. Attackers with access to trusted operator workspaces can execute unintended Homebrew-compatible executables during skill setup to compromise the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in skill install flows where workspace .env files can override the Homebrew executable selection. Attackers with access to trusted operator workspaces can execute unintended Homebrew-compatible executables during skill setup to compromise the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.5.27 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-53819?
How severe is CVE-2026-53819?
How do I fix CVE-2026-53819?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-53813OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a path traversal vulnerab…7.8
- CVE-2026-53814OpenClaw before 2026.5.20 contains a privilege escalation vu…8.7
- CVE-2026-53815OpenClaw before 2026.5.19 contains an authorization bypass v…7.1
- CVE-2026-53816OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an insufficient provenanc…8.6
- CVE-2026-53817OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contains a locality validation vul…8.8
- CVE-2026-53818OpenClaw before 2026.4.24 contains an authorization bypass v…6.9
- CVE-2026-5382An issue that could expose records outside of the authorized…3
- CVE-2026-53820OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an exec denylist bypass v…6.9
- CVE-2026-53821OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 accepts WebSocket client-declared …8.8
- CVE-2026-53822OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulne…8.8
- CVE-2026-53823OpenClaw before 2026.5.3 contains a privilege escalation vul…8.6
- CVE-2026-53824OpenClaw before 2026.4.24 contains a token revocation vulner…6.5
Are you affected by CVE-2026-53819?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST