OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.23 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in system.run guardrails that allows authenticated operators to execute unintended commands. When /usr/bin/env is allowlisted, attackers can use env -S to bypass policy analysis and execute shell wrapper payloads at runtime.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.23
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References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3f923e831364d83d0f23499ee49961de334…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a1c4bf07c6baad3ef87a0e710fe9aef127b…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-48wf-g7cp-gr3m
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-exec-guard-bypass-via-e…
disclosure@vulncheck.com