OpenClaw up to 2026.2.21 on macOS system.run os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.21 on macOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function system.run. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-22179. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.21 on macOS and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function system.run. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 in macOS node-host system.run contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute non-allowlisted commands by exploiting improper parsing of command substitution tokens. Attackers can craft shell payloads with command substitution syntax within double-quoted text to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the system.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-22179 since 01/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.22 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6 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-2026-0472). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.2.22
Patch: 90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6

Timelineinfo

01/06/2026 CVE reserved
03/18/2026 +71 days Advisory disclosed
03/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-9p38-94jf-hgjj
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22179 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351472
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0472 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2026 07:06
Updated: 03/25/2026 16:42
Changes: 03/18/2026 07:06 (80), 03/22/2026 01:58 (12), 03/23/2026 20:21 (7), 03/25/2026 16:42 (4)
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