High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Apr 22, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Command Substitution in Double Quotes
CVE-2026-28470
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an exec approvals (must be enabled) allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting command substitution syntax. Attackers can bypass the allowlist protection by embedding unescaped $() or backticks inside double-quoted strings to execute unauthorized commands.
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Affected packages
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| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.2 | 2026.2.2 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1ecb46076145deb188abcba8f0699709ea17198ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28470ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-double-quotesghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.2ghsaWEB
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