How severe is CVE-2026-29608?

CVE-2026-29608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-29608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-29608?

CVE-2026-29608 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29608?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-29608 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29608 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13016.

When was CVE-2026-29608 published?

CVE-2026-29608 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-29608

CVE-2026-29608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13016
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw 2026.3.1 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in system.run node-host execution where argv rewriting changes command semantics. Attackers can place malicious local scripts in the working directory to execute unintended code despite operator approval of different command text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29608?: OpenClaw 2026.3.1 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in system.run node-host execution where argv rewriting changes command semantics. Attackers can place malicious local scripts in the working directory to execute unintended code despite operator approval of different command text.
How severe is CVE-2026-29608?: CVE-2026-29608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-29608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-29608?: CVE-2026-29608 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-29608 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29608 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13016.
When was CVE-2026-29608 published?: CVE-2026-29608 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.3.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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