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Command Injection in OpenClaw Docker Sandbox via PATH Manipulation

IdentifiersCVE-2026-24763CWE-78· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2026-24763 is a command injection vulnerability in OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) affecting versions prior to 2026.1.29. The flaw exists in the Docker sandbox execution mechanism due to unsafe handling of the PATH environment variable while constructing shell commands. An authenticated user who can control environment variables passed into the Docker execution context can manipulate PATH so that unintended commands are executed within the container context. Supporting reporting also describes the issue as enabling a Docker sandbox escape or host access via PATH manipulation in certain deployments.

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Successful exploitation allows an attacker to influence or hijack command execution in OpenClaw’s Docker sandbox, resulting in unintended command execution inside the container. This can expose container-resident data such as filesystem contents, environment variables, and secrets available to the sandboxed process. In misconfigured, overly permissive, or privileged container deployments, the impact may extend beyond the container boundary and enable access to the host system, substantially increasing severity and potentially leading to broader compromise.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure by disabling Docker sandbox mode where operationally feasible, and prevent untrusted or low-trust users from supplying or controlling environment variables passed into the Docker execution context, especially PATH. Harden container runtime settings to avoid privileged containers, minimize mounted host filesystems, restrict secret exposure, and enforce least-privilege container configurations to limit the consequences of container-level command execution.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade OpenClaw / clawdbot to version 2026.1.29 or later, which fixes the unsafe PATH handling in Docker sandbox command construction and includes regression coverage to prevent reintroduction. Verify that all deployments, including older Clawdbot or Moltbot-branded instances, are updated to a patched build.
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