📄 Description (English)
A vulnerability was detected in PicoClaw up to 0.2.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /api/gateway/restart of the component Web Launcher Management Plane. Performing a manipulation results in command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-6987 is a remote command injection vulnerability in PicoClaw versions up to 0.2.4 affecting the Web Launcher Management Plane's /api/gateway/restart endpoint. With a CVSS score of 7.3, this vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. No patch is currently available, and the project has not responded to early disclosure notifications.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 6, 2026 08:18
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations using PicoClaw for API gateway management, particularly in: (1) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) managing payment APIs and critical financial infrastructure; (2) Government agencies (NCA oversight) using PicoClaw for secure API orchestration; (3) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily) managing network APIs; (4) Energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) controlling critical infrastructure APIs. Remote command execution could lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and disruption of critical services.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Government and Public Administration (NCA oversight)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC)
Healthcare (MOH)
Critical Infrastructure
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all PicoClaw instances running versions 0.2.4 and earlier in your environment
2. Isolate affected systems from production networks or restrict access to /api/gateway/restart endpoint
3. Implement network-level access controls (WAF rules, IP whitelisting) to block unauthorized access to the vulnerable endpoint
4. Monitor for suspicious API calls to /api/gateway/restart with unusual parameters
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
5. Deploy reverse proxy/API gateway in front of PicoClaw with input validation and sanitization
6. Implement strict authentication and authorization on the /api/gateway/restart endpoint
7. Enable comprehensive logging and alerting for all API gateway restart attempts
8. Disable the /api/gateway/restart endpoint if not actively required
DETECTION RULES:
- Monitor for POST/GET requests to /api/gateway/restart containing shell metacharacters (;, |, &, $, `, etc.)
- Alert on any successful execution of system commands originating from API gateway processes
- Track process spawning from PicoClaw service with unusual parent-child relationships
- Monitor for unexpected outbound connections from PicoClaw processes
PATCHING:
9. Subscribe to PicoClaw security advisories and upgrade immediately when patch is released
10. Prepare upgrade testing in non-production environment
11. Establish rollback procedures before applying patches
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع مثيلات PicoClaw التي تعمل بالإصدارات 0.2.4 والإصدارات الأقدم في بيئتك
2. عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة عن شبكات الإنتاج أو تقييد الوصول إلى نقطة نهاية /api/gateway/restart
3. تطبيق عناصر تحكم الوصول على مستوى الشبكة (قواعد WAF، قائمة IP البيضاء) لحظر الوصول غير المصرح به
4. مراقبة استدعاءات API المريبة إلى /api/gateway/restart بمعاملات غير عادية
عناصر التحكم التعويضية (حتى توفر التصحيح):
5. نشر وكيل عكسي/بوابة API أمام PicoClaw مع التحقق من صحة المدخلات والتطهير
6. تطبيق المصادقة والتفويض الصارم على نقطة نهاية /api/gateway/restart
7. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة والتنبيهات لجميع محاولات إعادة تشغيل بوابة API
8. تعطيل نقطة نهاية /api/gateway/restart إذا لم تكن مطلوبة بنشاط
قواعد الكشف:
- مراقبة طلبات POST/GET إلى /api/gateway/restart التي تحتوي على أحرف metacharacters للقشرة (;, |, &, $, `, إلخ)
- تنبيه عند أي تنفيذ ناجح لأوامر النظام الناشئة من عمليات بوابة API
- تتبع توليد العمليات من خدمة PicoClaw مع علاقات الوالد والطفل غير العادية
- مراقبة الاتصالات الخارجية غير المتوقعة من عمليات PicoClaw
التصحيح:
9. الاشتراك في مستشارات أمان PicoClaw والترقية فوراً عند إصدار التصحيح
10. تحضير اختبار الترقية في بيئة غير الإنتاج
11. إنشاء إجراءات التراجع قبل تطبيق التصحيحات
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
ECC 2024 A.12.3.1 - Configuration management
ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Event logging
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Identification
SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Software, firmware, and information integrity mechanisms
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incidents are mitigated
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Implementation of technical and organizational measures
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure all system components and software are protected from known vulnerabilities
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 11.3 - Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments