OpenClaw up to 2026.2.21 os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.21 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-27566. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.21. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in system.run exec analysis that fails to unwrap env and shell-dispatch wrapper chains. Attackers can route execution through wrapper binaries like env bash to smuggle payloads that satisfy allowlist entries while executing non-allowlisted commands.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-27566 since 02/20/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.22 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 2b63592be57782c8946e521bc81286933f0f99c7 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 databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202603-3585) and 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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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.2.22
Patch: 2b63592be57782c8946e521bc81286933f0f99c7

Timelineinfo

02/20/2026 CVE reserved
03/19/2026 +27 days Advisory disclosed
03/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/23/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-jj82-76v6-933r
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-27566 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27566
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351656
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0472 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CNNVD: CNNVD-202603-3585 - OpenClaw 操作系统命令注入漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2026 07:37
Updated: 03/23/2026 22:36
Changes: 03/19/2026 07:37 (78), 03/20/2026 18:32 (6), 03/22/2026 10:54 (1), 03/22/2026 14:34 (11), 03/22/2026 17:21 (1), 03/23/2026 20:21 (7), 03/23/2026 22:36 (1)
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