CVE-2026-25593
OpenClaw Affected by Unauthenticated Local RCE via WebSocket config.apply
Description
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 2026.1.20, an unauthenticated local client could use the Gateway WebSocket API to write config via config.apply and set unsafe cliPath values that were later used for command discovery, enabling command injection as the gateway user. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.20.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 6, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 13, 2026, 2:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.1.20.
- Ensure the Gateway WebSocket API is secured.
- Validate configuration for unsafe cliPath values.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-25593 has a 8 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25593.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g55j-c2v4-pjcg | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25593 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25593
weaknesses.
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).
OpenClaw Security Hardening Guide | OpenClaw AI Agent 安全加固指南 — CVE Analysis, Incident Case Studies, 7-Layer Hardening Framework, Automation Scripts
Shell
AWS serverless AI agent with security-first architecture. Eliminates entire attack surface vs. Clawdbot: no persistent processes, API Gateway + Cognito auth, scoped IAM per Lambda, prompt injection detection (21 patterns), Bedrock Guardrails, KMS-encrypted DynamoDB. Cost kill-switch included. Full CDK infrastructure as code. MIT license.
Shell Python
全面的安全防护套件，为OpenClaw AI助手提供企业级安全保护
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HTML
Rust-based security scanner for OpenClaw configurations
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A collection of news headlines about OpenClaw Security for AI builders, developers, and investors. Updated twice daily.
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Python
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Coyote Security - Open Source security scanner for Github repos and AI Agents.
Shell Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-25593 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
OpenClaw: The Open-Source AI Agent Rewriting the Threat Landscape
What Is OpenClaw?OpenClaw — previously known as Clawdbot (launched November 2025) and then renamed Moltbot after trademark disputes — is an open-source, self-hosted autonomous private AI agent that ru ... Read more
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The Hacker News
ClawJacked Flaw Lets Malicious Sites Hijack Local OpenClaw AI Agents via WebSocket
OpenClaw has fixed a high-severity security issue that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed a malicious website to connect to a locally running artificial intelligence (AI) agent and take ov ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-25593 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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.1.20 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g55j-c2v4-pjcg Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 2026.1.20, an unauthenticated local client could use the Gateway WebSocket API to write config via config.apply and set unsafe cliPath values that were later used for command discovery, enabling command injection as the gateway user. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.20. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g55j-c2v4-pjcg