OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Arbitrary File Read via Shell Expansion in system.run Safe-bin Allowlist
CVE-2026-53831

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-53831?

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a policy enforcement vulnerability in system.run safe-bin allowlist validation that allows shell expansion to modify command interpretation on POSIX nodes. Authenticated operators can exploit shell metacharacters in approved commands to read unintended node-local files and expose sensitive configuration data.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.5.18

OpenClaw 2026.5.18

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-f...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

cantinagen
Ellahi (@Ellahinator)
.