CVE-2026-53853

Status: AnalyzedHigh (7.6)—

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an argument pattern validation bypass in the exec allowlist that allows attackers to execute disallowed arguments for allowlisted executables on Linux and macOS systems. Attackers can bypass configured argPattern restrictions by directly invoking allowlisted executables with unrestricted arguments, potentially enabling unauthorized file access, network access, or command execution.

CVSS

Version: 4.0
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Base score: 7.6

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.60%
Percentile among all scored CVEs: 47
Score date: 10/4/2026

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

ExploitationT1210 Exploitation of Remote Serviceslateral movement75 %
Primary impactT1059 Command and Scripting Interpreterexecution70 %
Secondary impactT1078 Valid Accountsstealth · persistence · privilege escalation · initial access65 %

Acceso en red (AV:N) con privilegios requeridos (PR:L) permite ejecución de comandos mediante bypass de validación de argumentos en ejecutables allowlisted. Impacto de confidencialidad e integridad confirmado.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Privileged Account Management Disable or Remove Feature or Program Application Developer Guidance Active Directory Configuration Vulnerability Scanning User Training

Affected technologies (1)

Openclaw — Openclaw

CWEs

CWE-693, CWE-863

References

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