Vulnerability in Openclaw
CVE-2026-29610
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a command hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unintended binaries by manipulating PATH environment variables through node-host execution or project-local bootstrapping. Attackers with authenticated access to node-host execution surfaces or those running OpenClaw in attacker-controlled directories can place malicious executables in PATH to override allowlisted safe-bin commands and achieve arbitrary command execution.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.009 (57.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 58th percentile — 57.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.009 · change: +0.004
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jqpq-mgvm-f9r6 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/013e8f6b3be3333a229a066eef26a45fec47ffcc (Patch, patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-hijacking-via-unsafe-path-handling (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-29610?
- CVE-2026-29610 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2026-29610?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.