CVE-2026-44115: openclaw — Fix

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains an exec allowlist analysis vulnerability allowing shell expansion hiding in unquoted heredoc bodies. Attackers can bypass allowlist validation by embedding shell expansion tokens in heredoc bodies to execute unapproved commands at runtime.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0009

Probability of exploitation

0.25%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-184 CWE-184

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	< 2026.4.22

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b2e8b7d4bb2f22eaa16f5c4b07547774e90b65a5 https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x3h8-jrgh-p8jx

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-expansion-bypass-in-unquoted-heredocs-via-exec-allowlist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44115? +

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains an exec allowlist analysis vulnerability allowing shell expansion hiding in unquoted heredoc bodies. Attackers can bypass allowlist validation by embedding shell expansion tokens in heredoc bodies to execute unapproved commands at runtime. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-44115? +

CVE-2026-44115 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0009, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-44115? +

CVE-2026-44115 affects products from openclaw, specifically: openclaw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44115? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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