Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.1.21 prior to 2026.2.19 contain a command injection vulnerability in the Lobster extension's Windows shell fallback mechanism that allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands through tool-provided arguments. When spawn failures trigger shell fallback with shell: true, attackers can exploit cmd.exe command interpretation to execute malicious commands by controlling workflow arguments.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | >= 2026.1.21, < 2026.2.19 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ba7be018da354ea9f803ed356d20464df043Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fg3m-vhrr-8gj6Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-windows-shelThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-31995?
CVE-2026-31995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw versions 2026.1.21 prior to 2026.2.19 contain a command injection vulnerability in the Lobster extension's Windows shell fallback mechanism that allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands ...
How severe is CVE-2026-31995?
CVE-2026-31995 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-31995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw, Microsoft Windows.