Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition in OpenClaw - #VU132696
Published: May 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132696
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-367
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass an intended allowlist decision and execute inline shell content.
The vulnerability exists due to a time-of-check time-of-use race condition in the exec revalidation logic when processing command requests with combined POSIX shell flags. A remote user can send a crafted command request to bypass an intended allowlist decision and execute inline shell content.
Only configurations where the affected feature is enabled and reachable are vulnerable.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.5.12