How severe is CVE-2026-29610?

CVE-2026-29610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-29610 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-29610?

CVE-2026-29610 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29610?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-29610 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29610 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9934.

When was CVE-2026-29610 published?

CVE-2026-29610 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-29610

CVE-2026-29610 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9934
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a command hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unintended binaries by manipulating PATH environment variables through node-host execution or project-local bootstrapping. Attackers with authenticated access to node-host execution surfaces or those running OpenClaw in attacker-controlled directories can place malicious executables in PATH to override allowlisted safe-bin commands and achieve arbitrary command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29610?: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a command hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unintended binaries by manipulating PATH environment variables through node-host execution or project-local bootstrapping. Attackers with authenticated access to node-host execution surfaces or those running OpenClaw in attacker-controlled directories can place malicious executables in PATH to override allowlisted safe-bin commands and achieve arbitrary command execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-29610?: CVE-2026-29610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-29610 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-29610?: CVE-2026-29610 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29610?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-29610 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29610 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9934.
When was CVE-2026-29610 published?: CVE-2026-29610 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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