CVE-2026-28456
Dynamic Import Code Execution in OpenClaw Gateway Module Paths
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | From 2026.1.5 (inc) to 2026.2.14 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions 2026.1.5 prior to 2026.2.14 within the Gateway component. It occurs because the software does not properly restrict the paths of configured hook modules before passing them to the dynamic import() function. This flaw allows an attacker who has access to modify the gateway configuration to load and execute unintended local modules within the Node.js process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized code execution within the Node.js process running the OpenClaw Gateway. An attacker with configuration modification access could exploit this to run malicious code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
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