CVE-2026-28470

CRITICAL

9.8

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an exec approvals (must be enabled) allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting command substitution syntax. Attackers can bypass the allowlist protection by embedding unescaped $() or backticks inside double-quoted strings to execute unauthorized commands.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score9.8

SeverityCRITICAL

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

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published3/5/2026

Last Modified3/25/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

openclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78CWE-78

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1ecb46076145deb188abcba8f0699709ea17198(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

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

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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