Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a vulnerability in the gateway in which it fails to sanitize internal approval fields in node.invoke parameters, allowing authenticated clients to bypass exec approval gating for system.run commands. Attackers with valid gateway credentials can inject approval control fields to execute arbitrary commands on connected node hosts, potentially compromising developer workstations and CI runners.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0af76f5f0e93540efbdf054895216c398692Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/318379cdb8d045da0009b0051bd0e712e5c6Broken Link
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a7af646fdab124a7536998db6bd6ad567d2bBroken Link
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c1594627421f95b6bc4ad7c606657dc75b5aBroken Link
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gv46-4xfq-jv58MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-remote-code-execution-via-node-invThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28466?
CVE-2026-28466 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a vulnerability in the gateway in which it fails to sanitize internal approval fields in node.invoke parameters, allowing authenticated clients to bypass e...
How severe is CVE-2026-28466?
CVE-2026-28466 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28466?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.