6.7
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-29608
OpenClaw 2026.3.1 < 2026.3.2 - Approval Integrity Bypass via system.run argv Rewriting
Description

OpenClaw 2026.3.1 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in system.run node-host execution where argv rewriting changes command semantics. Attackers can place malicious local scripts in the working directory to execute unintended code despite operator approval of different command text.

INFO

Published Date :

March 19, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 19, 2026, 7:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
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 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to patch the node-host execution argv rewriting vulnerability.
  • Update OpenClaw to the latest version.
  • Review system.run node-host execution configurations.
  • Ensure working directories are secure and monitored.
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-2026-29608.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dded569626b0d8e7bdab10b5e7528b6caf73a0f1 Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h3rm-6x7g-882f Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-via-system-run-argv-rewriting Third Party Advisory
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-29608 vulnerability over time.

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.3.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dded569626b0d8e7bdab10b5e7528b6caf73a0f1 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h3rm-6x7g-882f Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-via-system-run-argv-rewriting Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw 2026.3.1 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in system.run node-host execution where argv rewriting changes command semantics. Attackers can place malicious local scripts in the working directory to execute unintended code despite operator approval of different command text.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/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:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-88
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dded569626b0d8e7bdab10b5e7528b6caf73a0f1
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h3rm-6x7g-882f
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-via-system-run-argv-rewriting
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