Allowlist Bypass Vulnerability in OpenClaw for macOS
CVE-2026-53861

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-53861?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.5.6 are susceptible to an allowlist bypass vulnerability involving the macOS Swift exec feature. This flaw arises from improper handling of combined POSIX inline-command flags, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized shell commands outside the intended allowlist. The exploit's success is contingent upon specific operator configurations, which can lead to significant security breaches if not addressed promptly.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.5.6

OpenClaw 2026.5.6

References

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

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

zsx (@zsxsoft)
KeenSecurityLab
qclawer
.