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CVE-2026-53855

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Description

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.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.6 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-06-16 19:17:02.910000
Last modified
2026-10-25 23:10:00.167000
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