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CVE-2026-53848

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Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to execute wrapper-level side effects outside allowlisted command intent. Attackers can craft command requests that bypass allowlist validation by leveraging transparent command wrappers to perform unintended operations.

Severity
LOW
CVSS score
2.3 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-06-16 19:17:01.920000
Last modified
2026-10-24 13:10:00.147000
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