OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') before 2026.7.1 improperly handles case sensitivity in the model-facing cron tool: a mixed-case payload kind can… (CVE-2026-100580)
OpenClaw npm package versions before 2026.7.1 contain a vulnerability in the model-facing cron tool where case sensitivity is improperly handled. This allows a mixed-case payload kind to bypass shell-execution guards and be normalized into a command job. An attacker controlling a tool-enabled agent can create persistent cron jobs executing arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process user. This can lead to unauthorized access to host files, credentials, and disruption of scheduled services. The vulnerability is limited to cron jobs created or edited through the model-facing cron tool and does not affect direct CLI or authorized Gateway scheduling. The issue is fixed in version 2026.7.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenClaw npm package before version 2026.7.1 improperly handles case sensitivity in its model-facing cron tool. Specifically, a mixed-case payload kind can circumvent the agent-facing shell-execution guard and later be normalized into a command job. This flaw enables an attacker who can control a tool-enabled agent to create persistent cron jobs that execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process user. The impact includes unauthorized access to host files and credentials and potential disruption of scheduled services. The vulnerability is confined to cron jobs created or edited via the model-facing cron tool; direct CLI and authorized Gateway scheduling remain secure. The vulnerability is addressed in version 2026.7.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker able to influence the model-facing cron tool can create persistent cron jobs executing arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process user. This can lead to unauthorized access to host files and credentials and impact the availability of scheduled services. The vulnerability does not affect other scheduling methods such as direct CLI or authorized Gateway scheduling, which are considered trusted controls.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.7.1. Users should upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability. Since the issue is limited to cron jobs created or edited through the model-facing cron tool, avoiding use of this interface or restricting access to it can reduce risk until the upgrade is applied.
OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') before 2026.7.1 improperly handles case sensitivity in the model-facing cron tool: a mixed-case payload kind can… (CVE-2026-100580)
Description
OpenClaw npm package versions before 2026.7.1 contain a vulnerability in the model-facing cron tool where case sensitivity is improperly handled. This allows a mixed-case payload kind to bypass shell-execution guards and be normalized into a command job. An attacker controlling a tool-enabled agent can create persistent cron jobs executing arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process user. This can lead to unauthorized access to host files, credentials, and disruption of scheduled services. The vulnerability is limited to cron jobs created or edited through the model-facing cron tool and does not affect direct CLI or authorized Gateway scheduling. The issue is fixed in version 2026.7.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The OpenClaw npm package before version 2026.7.1 improperly handles case sensitivity in its model-facing cron tool. Specifically, a mixed-case payload kind can circumvent the agent-facing shell-execution guard and later be normalized into a command job. This flaw enables an attacker who can control a tool-enabled agent to create persistent cron jobs that execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process user. The impact includes unauthorized access to host files and credentials and potential disruption of scheduled services. The vulnerability is confined to cron jobs created or edited via the model-facing cron tool; direct CLI and authorized Gateway scheduling remain secure. The vulnerability is addressed in version 2026.7.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker able to influence the model-facing cron tool can create persistent cron jobs executing arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process user. This can lead to unauthorized access to host files and credentials and impact the availability of scheduled services. The vulnerability does not affect other scheduling methods such as direct CLI or authorized Gateway scheduling, which are considered trusted controls.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.7.1. Users should upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability. Since the issue is limited to cron jobs created or edited through the model-facing cron tool, avoiding use of this interface or restricting access to it can reduce risk until the upgrade is applied.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-mq3g-mch3-5cqc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100580"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab74f26f7a7c54106e12ed7
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:50:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 04:53:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 4
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