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OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Command Argument Modification via Shell Wrapper Between Approval and Execution

CVSS 4.0 8.7 HIGHCVSS 3.1 8.8 HIGHEUVD CVSS 4.0 8.7 CVSS 4.0 · [email protected] · Secondary 8.7 HIGHCVSS 3.1 · [email protected] · Secondary 8.8 HIGHCVSS_V4 Publisher rating HIGHFixed by Openclaw 2026.5.18KEV status unknown

cve-program · CVE-2026-53822

Published

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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euvd · EUVD-2026-36610

Published

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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nvd · CVE-2026-53822

Published

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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osv · 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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13 Nov 2026 14:06:00 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

11 Nov 2026 13:11:37 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

9 Nov 2026 12:13:37 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

7 Nov 2026 11:39:19 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

5 Nov 2026 10:49:23 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

3 Nov 2026 10:08:29 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

1 Nov 2026 09:17:48 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

30 Oct 2026 09:00:42 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

28 Oct 2026 07:19:19 UTC

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…

euvd · EUVD-2026-36610 · Published

25 Oct 2026 13:17:16 UTC

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…

nvd · CVE-2026-53822 · Published

24 Oct 2026 13:17:17 UTC

OpenClaw: Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution

osv · GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698 · Published

23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC

OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Command Argument Modification via Shell Wrapper Between Approval and Execution

cve-program · CVE-2026-53822 · Published

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