CVE-2026-27524
mediumpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.002 · 16 %ileDEEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 accept prototype-reserved keys in runtime /debug set override object values, allowing prototype pollution attacks. Authorized /debug set callers can inject __proto__, constructor, or prototype keys to manipulate object prototypes and bypass command gate restrictions.
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 0.6–4.3
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affected products (6)
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advisories (2)
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- WID-SEC-W-2026-0472OpenClaw: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-02-22csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in OpenClaw ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, sich erhöhte Berechtigungen zu verschaffen, Daten zu manipulieren, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand auszulösen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen oder andere nicht näher spezifizierte Angriffe durchzuführen.
- GHSA-62f6-mrcj-v8h5OpenClaw's runtime /debug override path accepted prototype-reserved keys2026-03-03ghsa · osvUS
### Summary OpenClaw accepted prototype-reserved keys in runtime `/debug set` override object values (`__proto__`, `constructor`, `prototype`). ### Impact `/debug` is disabled by default, and exploitation requires an already authorized `/debug set` caller. No unauthenticated vector was identified. This issue affects runtime in-memory overrides only (non-persistent and cleared on restart/reset). Given the required prior authorization boundary, this is treated as defense-in-depth hardening for command flag evaluation. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published vulnerable version confirmed: `2026.2.19-2` - Vulnerable range: `<= 2026.2.19-2` - Patched in planned next release: `2026.2.21` ### Technical Details - Runtime override merges now block reserved prototype keys during deep merge. - Runtime override writes now sanitize nested object values to remove reserved prototype keys before storing overrides. - Restricted command gates (`bash`, `config`, `debug`) now require own-property boolean flags, preventing inherited prototype values from enabling commands. ### Fix Commit(s) - `fbb79d4013000552d6a2c23b9613d8b3cb92f6b6` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to `2026.2.21` so after the npm release is live, this advisory can be published immediately. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
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references (10)
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- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbb79d4013000552d6a2c23b9613d8b3cb92f6b6cnnvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releasesPatchcnnvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-62f6-mrcj-v8h5cnnvd
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-prototype-pollution-via-debug-override-pathcnnvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbb79d4013000552d6a2c23b9613d8b3cb92f6b6enisa_euvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-62f6-mrcj-v8h5enisa_euvd
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-prototype-pollution-via-debug-override-pathenisa_euvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbb79d4013000552d6a2c23b9613d8b3cb92f6b6Patchnvd
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