CVE-2026-22177

What it is

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 fail to filter dangerous process-control environment variables from config env.vars, allowing startup-time code execution. Attackers can inject variables like NODE_OPTIONS or LD_* through configuration to execute arbitrary code in the OpenClaw gateway service runtime context.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-03-18 02:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-03-18 02:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:19 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-15

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.2.21

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

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