OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot up to 2026.1.28 Environment Variable PATH os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.1.28. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Environment Variable Handler. This manipulation of the argument PATH causes os command injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-24763. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.1.28 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Environment Variable Handler. The manipulation of the argument PATH with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.29.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-24763 since 01/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2026.1.29 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0291). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot 2026.1.29
Patch: 771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75

Timelineinfo

01/26/2026 CVE reserved
02/03/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
02/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-24763 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-24763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-343867
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0291 - OpenClaw/Clawdbot: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Codeausführung

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2026 07:59
Updated: 02/03/2026 13:02
Changes: 02/03/2026 07:59 (68), 02/03/2026 13:02 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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