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CVE-2026-53848 OpenClaw CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53848 is a low-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw before version 2026.5.26 that allows authenticated operators to bypass the exec allowlist and execute wrapper-level side effects outside allowlisted command intent. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 2.3 and is classified as CWE-184. Attackers can craft command requests that bypass allowlist validation by leveraging transparent command wrappers to perform unintended operations.

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
LOW 2.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw before version 2026.5.26 should apply the patch to prevent authenticated operators from bypassing the exec allowlist.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a flaw in the allowlist validation mechanism of OpenClaw, which allows authenticated operators to execute wrapper-level side effects outside allowlisted command intent. The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting command requests that bypass allowlist validation using transparent command wrappers.

Defensive priority

low

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch to upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.26 or later.
  • Restrict access to authenticated operators to prevent exploitation.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by Vulncheck and is tracked under CVE-2026-53848.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-53848 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53848

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

  • CVE-2026-53848 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53848

    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.