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AVID-2026-R0220
Description
OpenClaw Affected by Unauthenticated Local RCE via WebSocket config.apply (CVE-2026-25593)
Details
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 2026.1.20, an unauthenticated local client could use the Gateway WebSocket API to write config via config.apply and set unsafe cliPath values that were later used for command discovery, enabling command injection as the gateway user. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.1.20.
References
- NVD entry
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g55j-c2v4-pjcg
- OpenClawCVEs repository
Affected or Relevant Artifacts
- Developer: openclaw
- Deployer: openclaw
- Artifact Details:
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| System | openclaw |
Impact
AVID Taxonomy Categorization
- Risk domains: Security
- SEP subcategories: S0100: Software Vulnerability
- Lifecycle stages: L06: Deployment
CVSS
| Version | 3.1 |
| Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Base Score | 8.4 |
| Base Severity | 🔴 High |
| Attack Vector | LOCAL |
| Attack Complexity | 🟢 Low |
| Privileges Required | NONE |
| User Interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality Impact | 🔴 High |
| Integrity Impact | 🔴 High |
| Availability Impact | 🔴 High |
CWE
| ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (‘OS Command Injection’) |
| CWE-306 | CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function |
Other information
- Report Type: Advisory
- Credits:
- Date Reported: 2026-02-06
- Version: 0.3.2
- AVID Entry