Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw version 2026.2.22 prior to 2026.2.23 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in shell-env that allows attackers to execute attacker-controlled binaries by exploiting trusted-prefix fallback logic for the $SHELL variable. An attacker can influence the $SHELL environment variable on systems with writable trusted-prefix directories such as /opt/homebrew/bin to execute arbitrary binaries in the OpenClaw process context.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | >= 2026.2.22, < 2026.2.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ff10fe8b91670044a6bb0cd85deb736a0ec8Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p4wh-cr8m-gm6cVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-binary-execution-via-sheThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-22217?
CVE-2026-22217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw version 2026.2.22 prior to 2026.2.23 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in shell-env that allows attackers to execute attacker-controlled binaries by exploiting trusted-prefix ...
How severe is CVE-2026-22217?
CVE-2026-22217 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-22217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.