OpenClaw: Exec approval display truncation could hide the command being approved
Affects openclawSource GCVE Database
CVSS 8.0 High : upgrade to 2026.5.18 soon.
Data as of 2 Jul 2026, 23:22 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.5.18
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWhat to do
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.5.18.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npmopenclaw | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later, where this truncation issue is fixed. Until upgrading, avoid approving unusually long exec commands and restrict approval capabilities to trusted operators only.
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.5.18 have a vulnerability in the exec approval UI where very long commands are truncated in the display, potentially hiding the full command from the approver. This truncation can cause an approver to unknowingly approve a command with a hidden suffix that executes additional operations. The issue affects deployments with exec approval enabled and requires both an authenticated requester and an approver. The vulnerability compromises approval integrity but does not expose exec functionality to unauthenticated users or alter the local-first trust model. A fix is available in version 2026.5.18.