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Advisory details: github_osv / GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg
Advisory ID github_osv/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg
Aliases CVE-2026-32056
Summary OpenClaw's shell startup env injection bypasses system.run allowlist intent (RCE class) ### Summary `system.run` environment sanitization allowed shell-startup env overrides (`HOME`, `ZDOTDIR`) that can execute attacker-controlled startup files before allowlist-evaluated command bodies. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: `<= 2026.2.21-2` (latest published vulnerable version) - Planned patched version: `>= 2026.2.22` ### Technical Details In affected versions: - Env sanitization blocked many dangerous keys, but not startup-sensitive override keys (`HOME`, `ZDOTDIR`) in host exec env paths. - Shell-wrapper analysis for allowlist mode models command bodies, but not shell startup side effects. - Runtime execution used sanitized env, so attacker-provided startup-key overrides could run hidden startup payloads first. Observed exploit vectors: - `HOME` + `bash -lc` + malicious `.bash_profile` - `ZDOTDIR` + `zsh -c` + malicious `.zshenv` ### Fix Commit(s) - `c2c7114ed39a547ab6276e1e933029b9530ee906` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`>= 2026.2.22`). After the npm release is published, this advisory can be published directly. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Status Published
Exploitability 0.5
Weighted Severity 6.9
Risk 3.5
Affected and Fixed Packages Package Details
Introduced and Fixed Package Commit Patches Package Commit Patches Details
Weaknesses (2)
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting
System Score Found at
cvssv3.1 7.5 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg.json
cvssv4 7.7 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg.json
generic_textual HIGH
Reference id Reference type URL
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
c2c7114ed39a547ab6276e1e933029b9530ee906 Other https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c2c7114ed39a547ab6276e1e933029b9530ee906
CVE-2026-32056 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32056
GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg Advisory https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg
openclaw-remote-code-execution-via-shell-startup-environment-variable-injection-in-system-run Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-remote-code-execution-via-shell-startup-environment-variable-injection-in-system-run
No exploits are available.

No EPSS data available for this advisory.

Patch URL
There are no known patches.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg.json
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Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg/GHSA-xgf2-vxv2-rrmg.json
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Vector: SSVCv2/E:N/A:N/T:T/P:M/B:A/M:M/D:T/2026-03-23T18:47:57Z/

Decision: Track

Source URL: https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/blob/develop/2026/32xxx/CVE-2026-32056.json

Source Advisory: vulnrichment/CVE-2026-32056

View SSVC decision tree 
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