Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the macOS Swift exec feature that misses combined POSIX inline-command flags. Attackers can execute shell content outside the intended allowlist check by using combined flag forms, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution depending on operator configuration.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.5.6 | 2026.5.6 | GHSA-c226-q6fx-6j6c |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1738 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-c226-q6fx-6j6c) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.6 - Allowlist Bypass via Combined POSIX Inline Flags on macOS third-party-advisory