Untrusted search path in OpenClaw - #VU132746
Published: May 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132746
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute an unintended local executable.
The vulnerability exists due to improper control of search path in trash command selection when maintenance tasks use a workspace-derived service PATH. A remote user can influence the service PATH to cause execution of a local executable the operator did not intend to run.
Exploitation requires the affected feature to be enabled and reachable.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.