CVE-2026-31999: OpenClaw 2026.2.26 < 2026.3.1 - Current Working Directory Injection via Windows Wrapper Resolution Fallback

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw versions 2026.2.26 prior to 2026.3.1 on Windows contain a current working directory injection vulnerability in wrapper resolution for .cmd/.bat files that allows attackers to influence execution behavior through cwd manipulation. Remote attackers can exploit improper shell execution fallback mechanisms to achieve command execution integrity loss by controlling the current working directory during wrapper resolution.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw>=2026.2.26<2026.3.1
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js>=2026.2.26<2026.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.3.1

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-31999?

CVE-2026-31999 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-31999?

To fix CVE-2026-31999, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.1 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2026-31999?

CVE-2026-31999 allows attackers to perform current working directory injection via vulnerable .cmd/.bat file execution.

4

Which versions of OpenClaw are affected by CVE-2026-31999?

OpenClaw versions 2026.2.26 prior to 2026.3.1 are affected by CVE-2026-31999.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-31999?

CVE-2026-31999 is a current working directory injection vulnerability occurring during wrapper resolution on Windows.

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