Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 in macOS node-host system.run contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute non-allowlisted commands by exploiting improper parsing of command substitution tokens. Attackers can craft shell payloads with command substitution syntax within double-quoted text to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.2/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.22 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p38-94jf-hgjjExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-system-runThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 18, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified