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CVE-2026-28470 - 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 unescaped command substitution syntax in exec approvals allowlist, letting attackers execute arbitrary commands by bypassing allowlist protection, exploit requires exec approvals enabled.

Severity & Score

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 9.8

Impact

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.2.2 or later.

References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-double-quotes
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1ecb46076145deb188abcba8f0699709ea17198
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-28470
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.8
Type: command_injection
Status: new

CWE

CWE-88

CVSS Metrics

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