OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a command injection vulnerability in the system.run shell-wrapper that allows attackers to execute hidden commands by injecting positional argv carriers after inline shell payloads. Attackers can craft misleading approval text while executing arbitrary commands through trailing positional arguments that bypass display context validation.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Active
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.24
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References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0f0a680d3df81739ea5088a2f88e65f938b…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/55cf92578d266987e390c4bf688196af98e…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6rcp-vxwf-3mfp
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-hidden-command-execution-via-shel…
disclosure@vulncheck.com