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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-double-quotes
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0048
EPSS Percentile
37.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-78
Status
published
Products (3)
npm/openclaw
0 - 2026.2.2npm
openclaw/openclaw
< 2026.2.2
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
< 2026.2.2
Published
Mar 05, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 06, 2026