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CVE-2026-22179

Openclaw command injection

7.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.63%
  1. Published18 Mar 2026

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 in macOS node-host system.run contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute non-allowlisted commands by exploiting improper parsing of command substitution tokens. Attackers can craft shell payloads with command substitution syntax within double-quoted text to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the system.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.2.22

Remediation

Fixed in
Openclaw≥ 2026.2.22

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-22179 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-22179 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.63%.

How severe is CVE-2026-22179?

CVE-2026-22179 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-22179?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22179?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.2.22 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.