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Openclaw CVE-2026-24763

HIGH
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2026-02-02 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
Docker Command Injection AI / ML Openclaw
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate to OpenClaw instance
  2. Exploit
    Manipulate PATH environment variable
  3. Execution
    Inject malicious commands in Docker sandbox
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code within container context

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-78
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

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Exploitation Conditions

Authenticated user account on OpenClaw instance with ability to control environment variables passed to Docker sandbox execution mechanism. Vulnerable versions prior to 2026.1.29.
Impact

CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Command injection in OpenClaw's Docker sandbox execution allows authenticated users to manipulate the PATH environment variable and execute arbitrary commands within containers prior to version 2026.1.29. An attacker with valid credentials and ability to control environment variables could achieve code execution within the containerized AI assistant. A patch is available in version 2026.1.29 and later.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:01 CVSS 8.8

OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 2026.1.29.. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected Packages

npm clawdbot fix: 2026.1.29

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in npm

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). Affects Openclaw. OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.29.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Feb 13, 2026 - 14:28 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 02, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.29.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

OpenClaw users face a command injection vulnerability in the Docker sandbox that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Organizations running OpenClaw prior to version 2026.1.29 should prioritize immediate patching to prevent potential data compromise or lateral movement within their infrastructure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not possible: disable Docker sandbox execution features until patched, restrict OpenClaw network access via firewall rules to trusted internal IPs only, and monitor process execution logs for suspicious shell command patterns.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 77% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium
NVD CVE.org EPSS GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS Command Injection CRITICAL

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75 ADVISORY https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v REF https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.1.29

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