CVE-2026-55249

@rtk-ai/rtk-rewrite transparently rewrites shell commands executed via OpenClaw's exec tool to their RTK equivalents. In 1.0.0, the @rtk-ai/rtk-rewrite OpenClaw plugin passes attacker-controlled input directly into a shell-backed execSync() template string without shell-safe escaping. JSON.stringify() wraps the value in double quotes and escapes inner double-quotes and backslashes, but leaves $() and backtick shell metacharacters untouched. Because execSync delegates execution to /bin/sh -c, the shell expands $(...) substitutions even inside double-quoted strings, causing the injected subcommand to execute before rtk is invoked. An attacker who can influence the exec tool's command parameter (e.g., via an LLM agent prompt or gateway/tool-call input) achieves arbitrary OS command execution with the privileges of the plugin/gateway process.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:rtkai:rtk-rewrite:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*

History

01 Jul 2026, 18:47

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First Time Rtkai rtk-rewrite
Rtkai
CPE cpe:2.3:a:rtkai:rtk-rewrite:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*
References () https://github.com/rtk-ai/rtk/security/advisories/GHSA-fqgj-m2gp-mr3q - () https://github.com/rtk-ai/rtk/security/advisories/GHSA-fqgj-m2gp-mr3q - Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

23 Jun 2026, 20:16

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References () https://github.com/rtk-ai/rtk/security/advisories/GHSA-fqgj-m2gp-mr3q - () https://github.com/rtk-ai/rtk/security/advisories/GHSA-fqgj-m2gp-mr3q -

23 Jun 2026, 19:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-23 19:17

Updated : 2026-07-01 18:47


NVD link : CVE-2026-55249

Mitre link : CVE-2026-55249

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-55249


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Products Affected

rtkai

  • rtk-rewrite
CWE
CWE-78

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