CVE-2026-32908
Command Injection in OpenClaw Lobster Extension Enables Local Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-23
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.19 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.19, specifically in the Lobster extension's Windows shell fallback mechanism. When the system tries to spawn a process and fails, it falls back to using the Windows shell (cmd.exe) with shell: true. In this fallback mode, arguments provided by the tool are interpreted by cmd.exe, which allows local operators to inject and execute arbitrary commands through parameters controlled by the workflow.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow a local operator with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as modifying, deleting, or stealing data, disrupting system operations, or escalating privileges. The CVSS scores indicate a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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