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GHSA-39pp-xp36-q6mg
No affected components available
Summary
Gateway host exec env override handling did not consistently apply the shared host environment policy, so blocked or malformed override keys could slip through inconsistent sanitization paths.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected: < 2026.3.22
- Fixed: >= 2026.3.22
- Latest released tag checked:
v2026.3.23-2(630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87) - Latest published npm version checked:
2026.3.23-2
Fix Commit(s)
7abfff756d6c68d17e21d1657bbacbaec86de232
Release Status
The fix shipped in v2026.3.22 and remains present in v2026.3.23 and v2026.3.23-2.
Code-Level Confirmation
- src/infra/host-env-security.ts now provides one shared sanitizer and fail-closed diagnostics for blocked or malformed override keys.
- src/agents/bash-tools.exec.ts and src/node-host/invoke-system-run.ts both route env overrides through the shared sanitizer before execution.
OpenClaw thanks @zpbrent for reporting.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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