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CVE-2026-28470

Openclaw command injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.92%
  1. Published5 Mar 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.2.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-28470 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-28470 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.92%.

How severe is CVE-2026-28470?

CVE-2026-28470 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28470?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28470?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.2.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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