9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-28484
OpenClaw 2026.2.15 - Option Injection in pre-commit Hook via Malicious Filenames
Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.15 contain an option injection vulnerability in the git-hooks/pre-commit hook that allows attackers to stage ignored files by creating maliciously-named files beginning with dashes. The hook fails to use a -- separator when piping filenames through xargs to git add, enabling attackers to inject git flags and add sensitive ignored files like .env to git history.

INFO

Published Date :

March 5, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 5, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28484 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to a version that resolves the git-hook injection vulnerability.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.15 or later.
  • Ensure git add uses '--' to separate filenames.
  • Review git hook configurations for similar issues.
  • Validate staged files before committing.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-28484 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.15 contain an option injection vulnerability in the git-hooks/pre-commit hook that allows attackers to stage ignored files by creating maliciously-named files beginning with dashes. The hook fails to use a -- separator when piping filenames through xargs to git add, enabling attackers to inject git flags and add sensitive ignored files like .env to git history.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-77
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b88f37762f5b6d7ec0f589eb761815e466e4ef4b
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ba84b1253967143692166023f9e174c149b6f2ed
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mmpf-jwf4-h3qv
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-option-injection-in-pre-commit-hook-via-malicious-filenames
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.3
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Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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