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GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg

HighCVSS 7.5 / 10
Published Mar 3, 2026·Last modified Mar 30, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Summary

system.run environment sanitization allowed shell-startup env overrides (HOME, ZDOTDIR) that can execute attacker-controlled startup files before allowlist-evaluated command bodies.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Affected: <= 2026.2.21-2 (latest published vulnerable version)
  • Planned patched version: >= 2026.2.22

Technical Details

In affected versions:

  • Env sanitization blocked many dangerous keys, but not startup-sensitive override keys (HOME, ZDOTDIR) in host exec env paths.
  • Shell-wrapper analysis for allowlist mode models command bodies, but not shell startup side effects.
  • Runtime execution used sanitized env, so attacker-provided startup-key overrides could run hidden startup payloads first.

Observed exploit vectors:

  • HOME + bash -lc + malicious .bash_profile
  • ZDOTDIR + zsh -c + malicious .zshenv

Fix Commit(s)

  • c2c7114ed39a547ab6276e1e933029b9530ee906

Release Process Note

patched_versions is pre-set to the planned next release (>= 2026.2.22). After the npm release is published, this advisory can be published directly.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Risk Scores
Base Score
7.5

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.

Threat Intelligence
6.9

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.56%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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