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CVE-2026-28470 Details

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.

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:9.8 CRITICALVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1ecb46076145deb188abcba8f0699709ea17198 [email protected]Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5 [email protected]Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-double-quotes [email protected]Third Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')[email protected]
CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
openclaw openclaw
< 2026.2.2

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

6 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2026-28470
NVD Published Date:
Mar 5, 2026
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]