Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain a time-of-check-time-of-use vulnerability in approval-bound system.run execution where the cwd parameter is validated at approval time but resolved at execution time. Attackers can retarget a symlinked cwd between approval and execution to bypass command execution restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on node hosts.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.0/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.25 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f789f880c934caa8be25b38832f27f90f37903dbPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mwcg-wfq3-4gjcVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-time-of-check-time-of-use-via-mutable-symlink-in-system-run-cwd-parameterThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 21, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed