Untrusted Search Path Affecting openclaw package, versions <2026.5.2
Threat Intelligence
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- published22 Jun 2026
- disclosed18 Jun 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 18 Jun 2026
NewCVE-2026-53865 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade openclaw to version 2026.5.2 or higher.
Overview
openclaw is a 🦞 OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Untrusted Search Path via the PATH environment variable influencing the selection of the trash executable during maintenance tasks. An attacker can execute unintended local executables by manipulating the workspace-derived service path. This is only exploitable if the affected feature is enabled and reachable, and the operator's configuration allows lower-trust input to influence the service path.
Workaround
This vulnerability can be mitigated by keeping maintenance flows on trusted workspaces and fixed service paths, narrowing channel and tool allowlists, avoiding sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disabling the affected feature when not needed.