CVE-2026-28391

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OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 fail to properly validate Windows cmd.exe metacharacters in allowlist-gated exec requests (non-default configuration), allowing attackers to bypass command approval restrictions. Remote attackers can craft command strings with shell metacharacters like & or %...% to execute unapproved commands beyond the allowlisted operations.

9.8 /10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a7f4a53ce80c98ba1452eb90802d447fca9bf3d6 Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qj77-c3c8-9c3q Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmdexe-parsing-bypass-in-allowlist-enforcement Broken Link Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

10 Mar 2026, 18:18

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmdexe-parsing-bypass-in-allowlist-enforcement - Third Party Advisory, Broken Link () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmdexe-parsing-bypass-in-allowlist-enforcement - Broken Link, Third Party Advisory

09 Mar 2026, 18:31

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First Time Openclaw openclaw
Openclaw
CWE CWE-78
References () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a7f4a53ce80c98ba1452eb90802d447fca9bf3d6 - () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a7f4a53ce80c98ba1452eb90802d447fca9bf3d6 - Patch
References () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qj77-c3c8-9c3q - () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qj77-c3c8-9c3q - Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmdexe-parsing-bypass-in-allowlist-enforcement - () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-cmdexe-parsing-bypass-in-allowlist-enforcement - Third Party Advisory, Broken Link
CPE cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

09 Mar 2026, 13:36

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Summary
  • (es) Las versiones de OpenClaw anteriores a 2026.2.2 no validan correctamente los metacaracteres de cmd.exe de Windows en solicitudes de ejecución controladas por una lista de permitidos, lo que permite a los atacantes eludir las restricciones de aprobación de comandos. Los atacantes remotos pueden diseñar cadenas de comandos con metacaracteres de shell como & o %...% para ejecutar comandos no aprobados más allá de las operaciones permitidas.

06 Mar 2026, 17:16

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Summary (en) OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 fail to properly validate Windows cmd.exe metacharacters in allowlist-gated exec requests, allowing attackers to bypass command approval restrictions. Remote attackers can craft command strings with shell metacharacters like & or %...% to execute unapproved commands beyond the allowlisted operations. (en) OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 fail to properly validate Windows cmd.exe metacharacters in allowlist-gated exec requests (non-default configuration), allowing attackers to bypass command approval restrictions. Remote attackers can craft command strings with shell metacharacters like & or %...% to execute unapproved commands beyond the allowlisted operations.
CWE CWE-184

05 Mar 2026, 22:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-03-05 22:16

Updated : 2026-03-10 18:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-28391

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28391

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28391

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Products Affected

openclaw

  • openclaw
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')