OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain a flaw in host exec environment filtering that can miss interpreter startup variables. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path can supply crafted environment variables to execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hjr6-g723-hmfm Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 8.7 · openclawNVD modified 2026-10-23 23:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 1
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
References 2
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hjr6-g723-hmfm Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-via-environment-filtering Third Party Advisory