CVE-2026-55249

@rtk-ai/rtk-rewrite transparently rewrites shell commands executed via OpenClaw's exec tool to their RTK equivalents. In 1.0.0, the @rtk-ai/rtk-rewrite OpenClaw plugin passes attacker-controlled input directly into a shell-backed execSync() template string without shell-safe escaping. JSON.stringify() wraps the value in double quotes and escapes inner double-quotes and backslashes, but leaves $() and backtick shell metacharacters untouched. Because execSync delegates execution to /bin/sh -c, the shell expands $(...) substitutions even inside double-quoted strings, causing the injected subcommand to execute before rtk is invoked. An attacker who can influence the exec tool's command parameter (e.g., via an LLM agent prompt or gateway/tool-call input) achieves arbitrary OS command execution with the privileges of the plugin/gateway process.

CVSS v3 6.3 MEDIUM

6.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.1 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/rtk-ai/rtk/security/advisories/GHSA-fqgj-m2gp-mr3q	Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rtk-ai/rtk/security/advisories/GHSA-fqgj-m2gp-mr3q	Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:rtkai:rtk-rewrite:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-23 19:17

Updated : 2026-07-01 18:47

NVD link : CVE-2026-55249

Mitre link : CVE-2026-55249

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-55249

JSON object : View

Products Affected

rtkai

rtk-rewrite

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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