Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an inline-eval bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated operators to weaken strict allowlist checks via shell positional parameters. Attackers can combine allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments to place inline-eval content in shell carriers outside intended allowlist rules, enabling execution of unapproved shell-provided content.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 | GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1738 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Shell Positional Parameters Bypass in Inline-Eval Checks third-party-advisory