High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 19, 2026· Updated Mar 19, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Local Command Injection via Unsafe cmd Argument Handling in Windows Scheduled Task Script Generation
CVE-2026-31994
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a local command injection vulnerability in Windows scheduled task script generation due to unsafe handling of cmd metacharacters and expansion-sensitive characters in gateway.cmd files. Local attackers with control over service script generation arguments can inject arbitrary commands by providing metacharacter-only values or CR/LF sequences that execute unintended code in the scheduled task context.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.19 | 2026.2.19 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/280c6b117b2f0e24f398e5219048cd4cc3b82396ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-mqr9-vqhq-3jxwghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mqr9-vqhq-3jxwghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31994ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-local-command-injection-via-unsafe-cmd-argument-handling-in-windows-scheduled-taskghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
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