CVE-2026-31993
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Allowlist Parsing Mismatch in system.run Shell Chains
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist parsing mismatch vulnerability in the macOS companion app that allows authenticated operators to bypass exec approval checks. Attackers with operator.write privileges and a paired macOS beta node can craft shell-chain payloads that pass incomplete allowlist validation and execute arbitrary commands on the paired host.
INFO
Published Date :
March 19, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 19, 2026, 6:50 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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 version 2026.2.22 or later.
- Ensure allowlist validation is complete.
- Restrict operator privileges.
- Validate shell-chain payloads carefully.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.22 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5da03e622119fa012285cdb590fcf4264c965cb5 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e371da38aab99521c4e076cd3d95fd775e00b784 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5f9p-f3w2-fwch Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-parsing-mismatch-in-system-run-shell-chains Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist parsing mismatch vulnerability in the macOS companion app that allows authenticated operators to bypass exec approval checks. Attackers with operator.write privileges and a paired macOS beta node can craft shell-chain payloads that pass incomplete allowlist validation and execute arbitrary commands on the paired host. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/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:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-184 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5da03e622119fa012285cdb590fcf4264c965cb5 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e371da38aab99521c4e076cd3d95fd775e00b784 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5f9p-f3w2-fwch Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-parsing-mismatch-in-system-run-shell-chains