CVE-2026-91836 OpenClaw CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for OpenClaw ClawScan deployments should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 0.1.7. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams. They should verify exposure of OpenClaw ClawScan versions up to 0.1.6 and upgrade to version 0.1.7 to mitigate the flaw in the Static Scanner component.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of OpenClaw ClawScan versions up to 0.1.6 and upgrading to version 0.1.7 to mitigate the flaw in the Static Scanner component.

• Verify exposure of OpenClaw ClawScan versions up to 0.1.6
• Upgrade to OpenClaw ClawScan version 0.1.7
• Monitor for local exploitation attempts

Technical summary

The OpenClaw ClawScan up to 0.1.6 Static Scanner component is affected by a flaw allowing for incomplete comparison with missing factors. This issue can be exploited locally. The vulnerability is located in the internal/runner/static_scanner.go file. Upgrading to version 0.1.7 mitigates this issue. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 0.1.7. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability and its mitigation. The affected component should be upgraded as part of normal change control.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of OpenClaw ClawScan versions up to 0.1.6 and upgrading to version 0.1.7.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify OpenClaw ClawScan versions up to 0.1.6 are not in use
• Upgrade to OpenClaw ClawScan version 0.1.7
• Monitor for local exploitation attempts
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability and its mitigation. The vulnerability is located in the internal/runner/static_scanner.go file of OpenClaw ClawScan up to 0.1.6. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.1.7 mitigates this issue. Defenders should verify exposure of OpenClaw ClawScan versions up to 0.1.6 and prioritize upgrading to version 0.1.7.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.