OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in maintenance task execution that allows workspace-derived service paths to influence trash command selection. Attackers can execute unintended local executables from operator-unintended paths during maintenance operations by manipulating workspace-derived environment paths.
CVE-2026-53865
Score 7.1 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2026-06-16. a secondary CVSS source baseline 7.1; sources differ by 0.0.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.1
- EG Score
- 7.1(high)
- EPSS
- 2.0%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 16, 2026
Last Modified
June 18, 2026
Advisory Details (2)
Auto-updated Jun 16, 2026OpenClaw < 2026.5.2 - Arbitrary Command Execution via Workspace-Derived Service PATH | Advisories | VulnCheck
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-command-execution-via-workspace-derived-service-pathWorkspace-derived service PATH could influence trash command selection · Advisory · openclaw/openclaw · GitHub
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-53865(1)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
npm(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | — | 2026.5.2 | — |
Weakness Classification(1)
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Data Freshness Timeline
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