8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-24763
Authenticated Command Injection in OpenClaw Docker Execution via PATH Environment Variable
Description

OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.29.

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Published Date :

Feb. 2, 2026, 11:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 2, 2026, 11:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.1.29 to fix command injection.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.1.29.
  • Ensure proper handling of PATH environment variable.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-24763 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.1.29
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Multi-AI documentation for OpenClaw: architecture, security audits, deployment guide

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Born at : Feb. 1, 2026, 5:54 p.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-24763 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 02, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Prior to 2026.1.29, a command injection vulnerability existed in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.29.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-78
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.1.29
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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