High severityOSV Advisory· Published Feb 2, 2026· Updated Feb 4, 2026
Authenticated Command Injection in OpenClaw Docker Execution via PATH Environment Variable
CVE-2026-24763
Description
OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.29.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
clawdbotnpm | < 2026.1.29 | 2026.1.29 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3vghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24763ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3vghsaWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.1.29ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3vghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
News mentions
1- 'Claw Chain' Vulnerabilities Threaten OpenClaw DeploymentsDark Reading · May 18, 2026