CVE-2026-27566
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CVE-2026-27566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in system.run exec analysis that fails to unwrap env and shell-dispatch wrapper chains. Attackers can route execution through wrapper binaries like env bash to smuggle payloads that satisfy allowlist entries while executing non-allowlisted commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in system.run exec analysis that fails to unwrap env and shell-dispatch wrapper chains. Attackers can route execution through wrapper binaries like env bash to smuggle payloads that satisfy allowlist entries while executing non-allowlisted commands.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.22 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jj82-76v6-933rMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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