CVE-2026-53848
CVE-2026-53848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-184.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v4: 2.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37150
- Weakness: CWE-184
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53848?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53848?
- CVE-2026-53848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-53848 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-53848?
- CVE-2026-53848 primarily affects Openclaw. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-53848?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-53848 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-53848 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37150.
- When was CVE-2026-53848 published?
- CVE-2026-53848 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-transparent-command-wrappers
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.26:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.26:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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