VDB-356899 · CVE-2026-35666 · GHSA-qm9x-v7cx-7rq4

OpenClaw up to 2026.3.21 /usr/bin/time name resolution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.21. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /usr/bin/time. This manipulation causes name resolution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-35666. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.21 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file /usr/bin/time. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a name resolution vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-706. The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in system.run approvals that fails to unwrap /usr/bin/time wrappers. Attackers can bypass executable binding restrictions by using an unregistered time wrapper to reuse approval state for inner commands.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-35666 since 04/04/2026. 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.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.22 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 39409b6a6dd4239deea682e626bac9ba547bfb14 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-2026-0856). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

Open Source OpenClaw

Productinfo

Type

Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

OpenClaw

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Name resolution
CWE: CWE-706
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.22
Patch: 39409b6a6dd4239deea682e626bac9ba547bfb14

Timelineinfo

04/04/2026 CVE reserved
04/10/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
04/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/13/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-qm9x-v7cx-7rq4
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-35666 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35666
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356899
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0856 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2026 20:31
Updated: 04/13/2026 11:25
Changes: 04/10/2026 20:31 (78), 04/13/2026 11:25 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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