OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain an environment variable filtering vulnerability in host exec that fails to properly sanitize rustup startup variables. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wxh3-g47h-q3mc 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 7.7 · 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-wxh3-g47h-q3mc Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-injection-via-rustup Third Party Advisory