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CVE-2026-53819: OpenClaw: Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows

July 2, 2026

Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows. In affected versions, a workspace .env in a repository opened by a trusted operator could override the Homebrew executable used by the install helper.

This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw’s trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53819
  • www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-homebrew-executable-execution-via-workspace-env-override

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 2026.5.27

Fixed versions

  • 2026.5.27

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.5.27 or above.

Impact 8.8 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path

Source file

npm/openclaw/CVE-2026-53819.yml

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