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CVE-2026-28391 - Vulnerability Analysis

CriticalCVSS: 9.8

Last Updated: March 5, 2026

OpenClaw - Command Injection

Published: March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 contains a command injection caused by improper validation of Windows cmd.exe metacharacters in allowlist-gated exec requests, letting remote attackers bypass command approval and execute unapproved commands.

Severity & Score

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 9.8

Impact

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary unapproved commands, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Mitigation

Upgrade to version 2026.2.2 or later.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a7f4a53ce80c98ba1452eb90802d447fca9bf3d6
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qj77-c3c8-9c3q
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmdexe-parsing-bypass-in-allowlist-enforcement

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-28391
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.8
Type: command_injection
Status: new

CWE

CWE-184

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H