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CVE-2026-53822 OpenClaw CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53822 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in OpenClaw before version 2026.5.18. The vulnerability occurs in the shell wrapper argv, which can change between approval and execution, allowing attackers to rebuild command arguments and potentially bypass security controls. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.7, indicating a high severity.

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-12
Original CVE updated
2026-06-16
Advisory published
2026-06-12
Advisory updated
2026-06-16

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw before version 2026.5.18 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by the shell wrapper argv changing between approval and execution, allowing attackers to modify command arguments. This can lead to the execution of unapproved command shapes, potentially bypassing security controls.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.5.18 or later.
  • Review and update security controls to ensure they are not bypassed by this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. Additional information can be found at [ref-4] and [ref-5].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-53822 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53822

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-53822 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53822

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698

    [email protected]

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-argument-modification-via-shell-wrapper-between-approval-and-execution

    [email protected]

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.