CVE-2026-28470
OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Command Substitution in Double Quotes
Summary
OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Command Substitution in Double Quotes
Original description
The description as published by the source.
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.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vulncheck.com
- patch github.com