CVE-2026-53855 PUBLISHED

OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Shell Positional Parameters Bypass in Inline-Eval Checks

Assigner: VulnCheck
Reserved: 10.06.2026 Published: 16.06.2026 Updated: 17.06.2026

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an inline-eval bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to weaken strict allowlist checks via shell positional parameters. Attackers can combine allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments to place inline-eval content in shell carriers outside intended allowlist rules, enabling execution of unapproved shell-provided content.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS Score: 7.6

Product Status

Vendor OpenClaw
Product OpenClaw
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 0 to 2026.4.2 (excl.)
  • Version 2026.4.2 is unaffected

Credits

  • cantinagen reporter
  • Ellahi (@Ellahinator) finder

References

Problem Types

  • Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs CWE
  • Incorrect Authorization CWE