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GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2

LowCVSS 2.3 / 10
Published Mar 3, 2026·Last modified Mar 4, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Summary

When tools.exec.safeBins contained a binary without an explicit safe-bin profile, OpenClaw used a permissive generic fallback profile. In allowlist mode, that could let interpreter-style binaries (for example python3, node, ruby) execute inline payloads via flags like -c.

This requires explicit operator configuration to add such binaries to safeBins, so impact is limited to non-default/misconfigured deployments.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Affected versions: <= 2026.2.21-2
  • Patched in code: >= 2026.2.22 (planned next npm release)

Fix

  • Remove generic safe-bin fallback during allowlist evaluation.
  • Require explicit safe-bin profiles for safeBins entries.
  • Add configurable tools.exec.safeBinProfiles (global + per-agent) for safe custom binaries.
  • Update docs to clearly separate safeBins from command allowlist semantics.

Fix Commit(s)

  • 47c3f742b6c488be26dd7b9636dbbb8676089154

Release Process Note

patched_versions is pre-set to the planned next release (>= 2026.2.22) so once that npm release is published, the advisory can be published directly without further metadata edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Risk Scores
Base Score
2.3

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.

Threat Intelligence
0.6

Limited exploitation activity has been observed. Close monitoring and planned remediation are recommended.

EPSS
N/A

Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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