CVE-2026-53822
OpenClaw: Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
npm install Openclaw@2026.5.18
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | npm | All versions | 2026.5.18 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-284
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-53822?
- OpenClaw: Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-53822?
- CVE-2026-53822 affects Openclaw. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-53822 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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