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.
Problem types
Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
Product status
Any version before 2026.5.26
2026.5.26 (semver)
Credits
Chinmohan Nayak (@nayakchinmohan)
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6 (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-cwpp-5962-q4f6))
www.vulncheck.com/...bypass-via-transparent-command-wrappers (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.26 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Transparent Command Wrappers)