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GHSA-3c6h-g97w-fg78
openclawSummary
In OpenClaw, tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort could be bypassed via GNU long-option abbreviations in allowlist mode, allowing approval-free execution paths that should require approval.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Ecosystem: npm
- Package:
openclaw - Latest published version checked:
2026.2.22-2 - Affected range:
<= 2026.2.22-2 - Fixed version:
2026.2.23
Impact
When all of the following are true:
tools.exec.security=allowlisttools.exec.ask=on-misstools.exec.safeBinsincludessort
abbreviated GNU long options (for example --compress-prog) could bypass denied-flag checks and be treated as allowlist-satisfied safe-bin usage, skipping approval.
Root Cause
Long-option handling matched denied flags by exact string and accepted unknown long options with inline values instead of failing closed.
Fix Commit(s)
3b8e33037ae2e12af7beb56fcf0346f1f8cbde6f
Release Process Note
patched_versions is pre-set to the released version (2026.2.23). This advisory now reflects released fix version 2026.2.23.
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
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The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.
Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
- CVE-2026-28363
In OpenClaw before 2026.2.23, tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort could be bypassed via GNU long-option abbreviations (such as --compress-prog) in allowlist mode, leading to approval-free execution paths that were intended to require approval. Only an exact string such as --compress-program was denied.
Alias, EPSS 0.50% - CVE-2026-32059
OpenClaw version 2026.2.22-2 prior to 2026.2.23 tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort command fails to properly validate GNU long-option abbreviations, allowing attackers to bypass denied-flag checks via abbreviated options. Remote attackers can execute sort commands with abbreviated long options to skip approval requirements in allowlist mode.
Alias, EPSS 0.50% - EUVD-2026-11148Alias
- EUVD-2026-8987Alias
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