CVE-2026-24763: Clawdbot OpenClaw/Clawdbot Docker Execution Has Authenticated Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-78
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-24763 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) openclaw/clawdbot docker execution has authenticated vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Clawdbot libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw/clawdbot docker execution has authenticated command injection via path environment variable. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.1.29.

CVE-2026-24763 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-24763
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Clawdbot
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-24763

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Clawdbot dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

clawdbot fixed: 2026.1.29 
npm install clawdbot@2026.1.29
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls clawdbot

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-24763, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls clawdbot

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Clawdbot in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.1.29), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls clawdbot command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Clawdbot, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary A Command Injection vulnerability existed in Clawdbot’s Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable when constructing shell commands. An authenticated user able to control environment variables could influence command execution within the container context. This issue has been fixed and regression tests have been added to prevent reintroduction. ### Impact In environments where Docker sandbox mode was enabled, authenticated users capable of supplying environment variables could affect the behavior of commands executed inside the container. This could lead to: 1. Execution of unintended commands inside the container 2. Access to the container filesystem and environment variables 3. Exposure of sensitive data 4. Increased risk in misconfigured or privileged container environments

CVE-2026-24763 Affected Clawdbot Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.1.29
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
clawdbot
npm/clawdbot
npm
< 2026.1.29
2026.1.29

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mc68-q9jw-2h3v
NVD — CVE-2026-24763 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24763
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/771f23d36b95ec2204cc9a0054045f5d8439ea75
Clawdbot Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
Clawdbot Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.1.29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24763?
CVE-2026-24763 is a security vulnerability in Clawdbot involving OpenClaw/Clawdbot Docker Execution has Authenticated Command Injection via PATH Environment Variable under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Clawdbot versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.1.29 across affected packages: clawdbot.
What version fixes CVE-2026-24763?
Upgrading to 2026.1.29 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is clawdbot affected?
Yes, clawdbot is affected in releases prior to 2026.1.29. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.1.29 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24763?
CVE-2026-24763 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-24763?
CVE-2026-24763 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-24763?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls clawdbot'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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