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CVE-2026-42435

CVE-2026-42435 · OpenClaw 2026.2.22 < 2026.4.12 - Shell-Wrapper Detection Bypass via Environment Variable Assignment Injection

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OpenClaw versions from 2026.2.22 before 2026.4.12 contain an insufficient shell-wrapper detection vulnerability allowing attackers to inject environment variable assignments at the argv level. Attackers can bypass exec preflight handling to manipulate high-risk shell variables like SHELLOPTS and PS4, affecting execution semantics and security controls.

CVSS 8.7 · High · EPSS 0.4% · Fix available

Published
Updated

Stack: node

Affected products and versions

  • openclaw

    Versions
    • ≥ 2026.2.22, < 2026.4.12: Affected (semver)
    • 2026.4.12: Not affected (semver)

    Update to 2026.4.12

  • openclaw npm

    Affected ranges
    • SEMVER: ≥ 2026.2.22, < 2026.4.12

    Update to 2026.4.12

Original sources

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