OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an exec approvals (must be enabled) allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting command substitution syntax. Attackers can bypass the allowlist protection by embedding unescaped $() or backticks inside double-quoted strings to execute unauthorized commands.
CVE-2026-28470
CRITICALPre-NVD 9.89.8
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence
This critical-severity CVE scores 9.8 under a secondary CVSS source (NVD's own analysis pending). EPSS exploit-prediction score not yet available (the EPSS model rescores nightly; freshly-published CVEs typically appear within 48 hours). GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: secondary
9.8EG
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS PROB: 0%CVSS: 9.8Exploit: None knownExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 9.8
- EG Score
- 9.8(low)
- EG Risk
- 49(Track)EG Risk 49/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity98% × 45%Exploitation0% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 0%
- EPSS %ILE
- 39%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
March 5, 2026
Last Modified
June 17, 2026
Advisory Details (3)
Auto-updated Jul 27, 2026Patch available. Sources: github_commit, github.
generic
OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Command Substitution in Double Quotes | Advisories | VulnCheck
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-double-quotesgithub Patch Available
Exec allowlist bypass via command substitution/backticks inside double quotes · Advisory · openclaw/openclaw · GitHub
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3hcm-ggvf-rch5github_commit
commit d1ecb4607614 (openclaw/openclaw)
Fix landed in openclaw/openclaw commit d1ecb4607614 — awaiting tagged release
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1ecb46076145deb188abcba8f0699709ea17198Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
Data Freshness Timeline
(refreshed 2× in last 7d / 2× in last 30d)
Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.
- 2026-07-28 15:36 UTCEPSS rescore
- 2026-07-27 13:50 UTCEG score recompute
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2026-28470?
CVE-2026-28470 is a critical vulnerability published on March 5, 2026. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an exec approvals (must be enabled) allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting command substitution syntax. Attackers can bypass the allowlist protection by embedding unescaped $() or backticks inside…
When was CVE-2026-28470 disclosed?
CVE-2026-28470 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 5, 2026, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2026-28470 actively exploited?
CVE-2026-28470 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, which ranks it in the top 61.5% of all scored CVEs.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28470?
CVE-2026-28470 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD). The EG score is currently aggregating — additional source signals are being incorporated as they become available..
How do I remediate CVE-2026-28470?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-28470, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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