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.
References
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| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-shell-expansion-in-system-run-safe-bin-allowlist | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
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| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-shell-expansion-in-system-run-safe-bin-allowlist - Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
| CWE | NVD-CWE-noinfo | |
| First Time |
Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw |
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Information
Published : 2026-06-12 22:16
Updated : 2026-07-23 09:10
NVD link : CVE-2026-53831
Mitre link : CVE-2026-53831
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53831
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Products Affected
openclaw
- openclaw
CWE
