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CVE-2026-101882GHSA-f32j-8759-w2fpGHSA-g95v-c9r6-2hmq

OpenClaw Windows Node before 2026.7.1 Remote Code Execution via system.execApprovals.set

OpenClaw OpenClaw Windows Node
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CVSS
8.7High
ExploitationPublic exploit codeCISA's assessment says proof of concept code is public, assessed 1 Oct 2026. Not in the KEV catalogCISA via CVE List
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.53%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in2026.7.1Fixed versionCVE List
Published30 Sep 2026Updated 1 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

OpenClaw Windows Node before 2026.7.1 contains an incomplete validation vulnerability in system.execApprovals.set that accepts wildcard-executable rules and abusable system binaries like mshta, rundll32, and certutil. Remote callers can add broad allow rules to execute arbitrary commands on the Windows host through system.run without operator checks or user prompts.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • OpenClaw Windows Nodeaffected: all versions before 2026.7.1CVE List

References 7