Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 fail to sanitize shell startup environment variables HOME and ZDOTDIR in the system.run function, allowing attackers to bypass command allowlist protections. Remote attackers can inject malicious startup files such as .bash_profile or .zshenv to achieve arbitrary code execution before allowlist-evaluated commands are executed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c2c7114ed39a547ab6276e1e933029b9530ePatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmgVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-remote-code-execution-via-shell-stThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-32056?
CVE-2026-32056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 fail to sanitize shell startup environment variables HOME and ZDOTDIR in the system.run function, allowing attackers to bypass command allowlist protections. Remot...
How severe is CVE-2026-32056?
CVE-2026-32056 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.