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CVE-2026-42435: OpenClaw versions from 2026.2.22 before 2026.4.12 contain an insufficient shell-wrapper detection vulnerability allowing...

HIGH CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.10%

Published: May 5, 2026 | Last Modified: May 5, 2026

Description

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.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.10% (26th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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