CVE-2026-42434 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

OpenClaw 2026.4.5 < 2026.4.10 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability caused by exec routing override via host=node specification, letting sandboxed agents bypass sandbox boundaries and route execution remotely, exploit requires sandboxed agent privileges.

Severity & Score

Impact

Sandboxed agents can bypass sandbox restrictions and execute code on remote nodes, compromising system isolation and security.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.4.10 or later.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dffad08529202edbf34e4808788e1182fe10f6a9
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-736r-jwj6-4w23
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-host-parameter-override-in-exec-routing

Related Resources

• Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard
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