CVE-2026-27183: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.7 contain a shell approval gating bypass vulnerability in system.run dispatc

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27183 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.7 contain a shell approval gating bypass vulnerability in system.run dispatch-wrapper handling that allows attackers to skip shell wrapper approval requirements. The approval classifier and execution planner apply different depth-boundary rules, permitting exactly four transparent dispatch wrappers like repeated env invocations before /bin/sh -c to bypass security=allowlist approval gating by misaligning classifi

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-23 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.3.7

Fixed in: 2026.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.3.7

npm install openclaw@">=2026.3.7"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27183?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27183 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27183 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-27183 affect?

CVE-2026-27183 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.7 contain a shell approval gating bypass vulnerability in system.run dispatch-wrapper handling that allows attackers to skip shell wrapper approval requirements. The approval classifier and execution planne

How urgent is CVE-2026-27183?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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