GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77

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Source
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77
Import Source
https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/06/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77.json
JSON Data
https://api.osv.dev/v1/vulns/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77
Aliases
  • CVE-2026-53855
Downstream
Published
2026-06-18T20:12:12Z
Modified
2026-06-18T20:15:18.720157395Z
Severity
  • 8.1 (High) CVSS_V3 - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N CVSS Calculator
  • 7.6 (High) CVSS_V4 - 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 Calculator
Summary
OpenClaw: Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks
Details

Summary

Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks. In affected versions, a command request that combines allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments could place inline-eval content in a shell carrier not covered by the strict check.

This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.

Impact

When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run shell-provided content outside the intended allowlist rule. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.

Patched Versions

The first stable patched version is 2026.4.2.

Mitigations

avoid allowlisting shell carrier patterns and require approval for shell wrappers until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.

Database specific
{
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "severity": "HIGH",
    "cwe_ids": [
        "CWE-269",
        "CWE-284",
        "CWE-78",
        "CWE-863"
    ]
}
References

Affected packages

npm / openclaw

Package

Affected ranges

Type
SEMVER
Events
Introduced
0Unknown introduced version / All previous versions are affected
Fixed
2026.4.2

Database specific

source
"https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/06/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77.json"