Command Injection Flaw in nearai IronClaw Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2026-18980

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nearai

Status
Ironclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18980?

A significant vulnerability has been discovered in nearai IronClaw up to version 0.29.1. The flaw lies within the 'classify_command_risk' function found in the 'src/tools/builtin/shell.rs' file. This vulnerability can be exploited to perform command injection attacks, allowing a remote attacker to manipulate commands executed by the system. The exploit is publicly available, making it critical for users of the affected versions to apply the patch (commit a1d7c3ba428ed575900469b207fb5668725f9a71) promptly to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

ironclaw 0.29.0

ironclaw 0.29.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-18980 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/386265
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/386265/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18980
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Erichen-apple (VulDB User)
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