OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 in macOS node-host system.run contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute non-allowlisted commands by exploiting improper parsing of command substitution tokens. Attackers can craft shell payloads with command substitution syntax within double-quoted text to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6 | Patch |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p38-94jf-hgjj | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-system-run | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
25 Mar 2026, 15:16
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v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.2 |
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| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p38-94jf-hgjj - Exploit, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-system-run - Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
| First Time |
Openclaw openclaw
Openclaw |
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Information
Published : 2026-03-18 02:16
Updated : 2026-03-25 15:16
NVD link : CVE-2026-22179
Mitre link : CVE-2026-22179
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-22179
JSON object : View
Products Affected
openclaw
- openclaw
CWE
CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
