Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.23 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in system.run guardrails that allows authenticated operators to execute unintended commands. When /usr/bin/env is allowlisted, attackers can use env -S to bypass policy analysis and execute shell wrapper payloads at runtime.
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 | < 2026.2.23 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3f923e831364d83d0f23499ee49961de334cf58bPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a1c4bf07c6baad3ef87a0e710fe9aef127b1f606Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-48wf-g7cp-gr3mMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-exec-guard-bypass-via-env-sThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 19, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed