Openclaw
CVE-2026-27002
CRITICAL
GHSA-w235-x559-36mg
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessSend crafted Docker configuration to OpenClaw
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ExploitInject dangerous Docker options in sandbox
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ExecutionEscape container via bind mount or unconfined profile
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ImpactAccess host system and data
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Unnecessary privilege execution
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| Exploitation Conditions | OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.15 with Docker tool sandbox enabled accepting user-supplied Docker configuration parameters without validation of bind mounts, host networking, seccomp profiles, or AppArmor settings. |
| Impact | CVSS 9.8. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Inject Docker config to escape sandbox restrictions. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Configuration injection in OpenClaw Docker sandbox before 2026.2.15 allows escaping sandbox restrictions. Patch available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Docker sandbox escape in OpenClaw.
RemediationAI
Update to 2026.2.15.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in npm
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CWE-250 execution with unnecessary privileges via config injection.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
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2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.2.15, a configuration injection issue in the Docker tool sandbox could allow dangerous Docker options (bind mounts, host networking, unconfined profiles) to be applied, enabling container escape or host data access. OpenClaw 2026.2.15 blocks dangerous sandbox Docker settings and includes runtime enforcement when building docker create args; config-schema validation for network=host, seccompProfile=unconfined, apparmorProfile=unconfined; and security audit findings to surface dangerous sandbox docker config. As a workaround, do not configure agents.*.sandbox.docker.binds to mount system directories or Docker socket paths, keep agents.*.sandbox.docker.network at none (default) or bridge, and do not use unconfined for seccomp/AppArmor profiles.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-27002 is a critical vulnerability in OpenClaw AI assistant that could allow attackers to escape containerized environments and access sensitive host data. Organizations using OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.15 face immediate risk of unauthorized data exposure and system compromise.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: disable the Docker tool sandbox feature in OpenClaw configuration; restrict network access to OpenClaw systems using network segmentation; implement container runtime monitoring to detect suspicious escape attempts; audit and revoke unnecessary Docker socket permissions.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
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