CVE-2026-31994
OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Local Command Injection via Unsafe cmd Argument Handling in Windows Scheduled Task Script Generation
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a local command injection vulnerability in Windows scheduled task script generation due to unsafe handling of cmd metacharacters and expansion-sensitive characters in gateway.cmd files. Local attackers with control over service script generation arguments can inject arbitrary commands by providing metacharacter-only values or CR/LF sequences that execute unintended code in the scheduled task context.
INFO
Published Date :
March 19, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 19, 2026, 6:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.19 or later.
- Validate service script generation arguments.
- Sanitize all inputs for script generation.
- Avoid metacharacter-only values.
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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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.19 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/280c6b117b2f0e24f398e5219048cd4cc3b82396 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mqr9-vqhq-3jxw Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-local-command-injection-via-unsafe-cmd-argument-handling-in-windows-scheduled-task 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 2026.2.19 contain a local command injection vulnerability in Windows scheduled task script generation due to unsafe handling of cmd metacharacters and expansion-sensitive characters in gateway.cmd files. Local attackers with control over service script generation arguments can inject arbitrary commands by providing metacharacter-only values or CR/LF sequences that execute unintended code in the scheduled task context. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/280c6b117b2f0e24f398e5219048cd4cc3b82396 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mqr9-vqhq-3jxw Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-local-command-injection-via-unsafe-cmd-argument-handling-in-windows-scheduled-task