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GHSA-J6C7-3H5X-99G9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-17 21:53 – Updated: 2026-05-05 11:48
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Summary
OpenClaw: Shell-wrapper detection missed env-argv assignment injection forms
Details

Summary

Shell-wrapper detection missed env-argv assignment injection forms.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw
  • Ecosystem: npm
  • Affected versions: >= 2026.2.22 < 2026.4.12
  • Patched versions: >= 2026.4.12

Impact

Exec preflight handling missed shell-wrapper and argv-level environment assignment forms that could affect execution semantics, including high-risk shell environment controls.

Technical Details

The fix broadens shell-wrapper detection and blocks environment assignments in argv forms. High-risk shell variables such as SHELLOPTS and PS4 are covered by the host environment security policy.

Fix

The issue was fixed in #65717. The first stable tag containing the fix is v2026.4.12, and openclaw@2026.4.14 includes the fix.

Fix Commit(s)

  • 8f8492d172f4c5b4fd7dd9a47855ed620c8770ab
  • PR: #65717

Release Process Note

Users should upgrade to openclaw 2026.4.12 or newer. The latest npm release, 2026.4.14, already includes the fix.

Credits

Thanks to @decsecre583 for reporting this issue.

Severity
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "summary": "OpenClaw: Shell-wrapper detection missed env-argv assignment injection forms"
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