Untrusted Search Path Affecting openclaw package, versions <2026.5.27
Threat Intelligence
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- published22 Jun 2026
- disclosed11 Jun 2026
- creditfeynman-hou
Introduced: 11 Jun 2026
NewCVE-2026-53819 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade openclaw to version 2026.5.27 or higher.
Overview
openclaw is a 🦞 OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Untrusted Search Path via the skill installation process when workspace .env files override the Homebrew executable selection. An attacker can execute arbitrary Homebrew-compatible executables by manipulating the .env file during skill setup, potentially compromising the system. This is only exploitable if an attacker has access to a trusted operator workspace.