Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an approval-integrity mismatch vulnerability in system.run that allows authenticated operators to execute arbitrary trailing arguments after cmd.exe /c while approval text reflects only a benign command. Attackers can smuggle malicious arguments through cmd.exe /c to achieve local command execution on trusted Windows nodes with mismatched audit logs.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.21 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6007941f04df1edcca679dd6c95949744fdbd4dfPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5v6x-rfc3-7qfrVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmd-exe-c-trailing-arguments-in-system-runThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 18, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed