OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Command Argument Modification via Shell Wrapper Between Approval and Execution
cve-program · CVE-2026-53822
PublishedOpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
Read the publisher's advisoryeuvd · EUVD-2026-36610
PublishedOpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
Read the publisher's advisorynvd · CVE-2026-53822
PublishedOpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
Read the publisher's advisoryosv · GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698
Published### Summary Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. In affected versions, a command request using a shell wrapper form could approve one resolved argv shape and rebuild another for execution. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run a command shape that was not checked against the allowlist. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.18`. ### Mitigations require explicit approval for shell wrappers and avoid durable allowlists for wrapper-heavy commands until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
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cve-program · CVE-2026-53822
PublishedOpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Command Argument Modification via Shell Wrapper Between Approval and Execution
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
- Source published
- 12 Jun 2026 21:56:50 UTC
- Source modified
- 17 Sep 2026 17:54:17 UTC
- Saved here
- 23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC
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CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
euvd · EUVD-2026-36610
PublishedOpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes…
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
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datePublished: Jun 12, 2026, 9:56:50 PM
dateUpdated: Sep 17, 2026, 5:54:17 PM
1 related source bulletins · separate from aliases
WID-SEC-W-2026-1738: OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CVE-2026-32906 · CVE-2026-34507 · CVE-2026-35630 · CVE-2026-35673 · CVE-2026-35674 · CVE-2026-53806 · CVE-2026-53807 · CVE-2026-53808 · CVE-2026-53809 · CVE-2026-53810 · CVE-2026-53811 · CVE-2026-53812 · CVE-2026-53813 · CVE-2026-53814 · CVE-2026-53815 · CVE-2026-53816 · CVE-2026-53817 · CVE-2026-53818 · CVE-2026-53819 · CVE-2026-53820 · CVE-2026-53821 · CVE-2026-53822 · CVE-2026-53823 · CVE-2026-53824 · CVE-2026-53825 · CVE-2026-53826 · CVE-2026-53827 · CVE-2026-53828 · CVE-2026-53829 · CVE-2026-53831 · CVE-2026-53832 · CVE-2026-53833 · CVE-2026-53834 · CVE-2026-53835 · CVE-2026-53837 · CVE-2026-53838 · CVE-2026-53839 · CVE-2026-53840 · CVE-2026-53841 · CVE-2026-53842 · CVE-2026-53843 · CVE-2026-53844 · CVE-2026-53845 · CVE-2026-53846 · CVE-2026-53847 · CVE-2026-53848 · CVE-2026-53849 · CVE-2026-53850 · CVE-2026-53851 · CVE-2026-53852 · CVE-2026-53853 · CVE-2026-53854 · CVE-2026-53855 · CVE-2026-53856 · CVE-2026-53857 · CVE-2026-53858 · CVE-2026-53859 · CVE-2026-53860 · CVE-2026-53861 · CVE-2026-53862 · CVE-2026-53863 · CVE-2026-53864 · CVE-2026-53865 · CVE-2026-53866
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- Jun 12, 2026, 9:56:50 PM (timezone not stated)
- Source modified
- Sep 17, 2026, 5:54:17 PM (timezone not stated)
- Saved here
- 11 Nov 2026 13:11:37 UTC
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EUVD CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
nvd · CVE-2026-53822
PublishedOpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes…
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a command injection vulnerability where shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. Attackers can rebuild command arguments after allowlist approval to execute unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.
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Source analysis status: Analyzed
Weakness classifications: CWE-367 · CWE-77
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published: 2026-06-12T22:16:53.317
lastModified: 2026-07-23T09:10:00.113
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- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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- Source published
- 12 Jun 2026 22:16:53 UTC
- Source modified
- 23 Jul 2026 09:10:00 UTC
- Saved here
- 25 Oct 2026 13:17:16 UTC
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CVSS 4.0 · [email protected] · Secondary · 8.7 CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/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
CVSS 3.1 · [email protected] · Secondary · 8.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
osv · GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698
PublishedOpenClaw: Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution
### Summary Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. In affected versions, a command request using a shell wrapper form could approve one resolved argv shape and rebuild another for execution. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run a command shape that was not checked against the allowlist. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.18`. ### Mitigations require explicit approval for shell wrappers and avoid durable allowlists for wrapper-heavy commands until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
- Source published
- 2 Jul 2026 15:57:49 UTC
- Source modified
- 8 Jul 2026 08:12:35 UTC
- Saved here
- 24 Oct 2026 13:17:17 UTC
- Source terms
- GitHub Advisory Database · CC-BY-4.0
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CVSS_V4 · CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Publisher rating · HIGH