CVE-2026-28470
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Command Injection Allowlist Bypass in OpenClaw Exec Approvals

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: VulnCheck

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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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28470
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9916
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-88 The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without proper authorization. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, data modification, or disruption of services.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 and involves an exec approvals allowlist bypass. When exec approvals are enabled, attackers can inject command substitution syntax such as unescaped $() or backticks inside double-quoted strings. This allows them to bypass the allowlist protection and execute arbitrary commands that are not authorized.

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