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CVE-2026-28470
March 05, 2026
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.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.2.2
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.2.2
Related Resources (6)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.2
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1ecb46076145deb188abcba8f0699709ea17198
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-double-quotes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28470
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
9.2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
9.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
CWE-88
EPSS
Base Score:
0.07