High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Mar 9, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Command Hijacking via Unsafe PATH Handling
CVE-2026-29610
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a command hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unintended binaries by manipulating PATH environment variables through node-host execution or project-local bootstrapping. Attackers with authenticated access to node-host execution surfaces or those running OpenClaw in attacker-controlled directories can place malicious executables in PATH to override allowlisted safe-bin commands and achieve arbitrary command execution.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/013e8f6b3be3333a229a066eef26a45fec47ffccghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-jqpq-mgvm-f9r6ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jqpq-mgvm-f9r6ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29610ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-hijacking-via-unsafe-path-handlingghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.14ghsaWEB
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