Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a command hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unintended binaries by manipulating PATH environment variables through node-host execution or project-local bootstrapping. Attackers with authenticated access to node-host execution surfaces or those running OpenClaw in attacker-controlled directories can place malicious executables in PATH to override allowlisted safe-bin commands and achieve arbitrary command execution.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jqpq-mgvm-f9r6
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-hijacking-via-unsafe-path-handling
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0046
EPSS Percentile
36.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-427
Status
published
Products (2)
npm/openclaw
0 - 2026.2.14npm
openclaw/openclaw
< 2026.2.14
Published
Mar 05, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 06, 2026