CVE-2026-25593

Name: CVE-2026-25593
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-06T21:16:17.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-25593 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 2026.1.20, an unauthenticated local client could use the Gateway WebSocket API to write config via config.apply and set unsafe cliPath values that were later used for command discovery, enabling command injection as the gateway user. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 2026.1.20, an unauthenticated local client could use the Gateway WebSocket API to write config via config.apply and set unsafe cliPath values that were later used for command discovery, enabling command injection as the gateway user. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.20.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.1.20

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g55j-c2v4-pjcgVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25593?

How severe is CVE-2026-25593?

CVE-2026-25593 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25593?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST