Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain a command parser vulnerability where escaped newlines confuse exec allowlist parsing, allowing hidden commands to execute. Attackers can craft input with escaped newlines to bypass allowlist validation and execute additional commands without expected authorization prompts.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.8.1 | 2026.8.1 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3316 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 27, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9f86-pvv5-rxfw) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Command Injection via Escaped Newlines third-party-advisory