CVSS Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 fail to filter dangerous process-control environment variables from config env.vars, allowing startup-time code execution. Attackers can inject variables like NODE_OPTIONS or LD_* through configuration to execute arbitrary code in the OpenClaw gateway service runtime context.
Analysis
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an environment variable injection vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code at startup time by injecting dangerous process-control variables (such as NODE_OPTIONS or LD_*) through the configuration env.vars mechanism. An attacker with local privileges can manipulate the gateway service's runtime environment to achieve code execution in the service context, potentially compromising the entire OpenClaw deployment. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.
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EUVD-2026-12720
GHSA-8fmp-37rc-p5g7