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CVE-2026-53846 OpenClaw CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53846 is a HIGH-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw, a software that was vulnerable to a path traversal issue. The vulnerability, which has a CVSS score of 7, was published on 2026-06-16T19:17:01.653Z and last modified on 2026-06-16T20:42:46.200Z. The issue allows attackers with workspace access to execute unintended local package-manager executables during dependency setup, potentially compromising the build environment.

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw before version 2026.4.29 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a path traversal issue in the install helper of OpenClaw, which allows workspace .env files to override the npm_execpath configuration used for bundled runtime dependency installation.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.29 or later.
  • Restrict access to workspace .env files.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity in the build environment.

Evidence notes

The CVE record [cve-org] and NVD detail [nvd] provide further information about this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-53846 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53846

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

  • CVE-2026-53846 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53846

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

Supplemental references

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.