CVE-2026-53866: OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in shell inline-command parsing that allo

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-53866 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in shell inline-command parsing that allows authenticated operators to execute unapproved commands. A command request using shell inline-command forms could route through a parser case missing the expected allowlist decision, enabling shell content execution without intended approval prompts.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-18

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-16 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-18 04:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.5.12 · 2026.5.12 beta1 · 2026.5.12 beta2 · 2026.5.12 beta3 · 2026.5.12 beta4 · 2026.5.12 beta5 · 2026.5.12 beta6 · 2026.5.12 beta7

Fixed in: 2026.5.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.5.12

npm install openclaw@">=2026.5.12"

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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-2026-53866?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.5.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53866 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53866 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-2026-53866 affect?

CVE-2026-53866 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in shell inline-command parsing that allows authenticated operators to execute unapproved commands. A command request using shell inline-command forms could route through

How urgent is CVE-2026-53866?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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