CVE-2026-22179

HIGH

7.2

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 in macOS node-host system.run contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute non-allowlisted commands by exploiting improper parsing of command substitution tokens. Attackers can craft shell payloads with command substitution syntax within double-quoted text to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the system.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.2

SeverityHIGH

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

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredHIGH

User InteractionNONE

Published3/18/2026

Last Modified3/25/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

openclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p38-94jf-hgjj(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-system-run(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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