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GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g

MediumCVSS 6.9 / 10
Published Mar 3, 2026·Last modified Mar 4, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Summary

In openclaw allowlist mode, tools.exec.safeBins trusted PATH-derived directories for safe-bin resolution. A same-name binary placed in a trusted PATH directory could satisfy safe-bin checks and execute.

Impact

This is an allowlist bypass in exec policy that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context when allowlist mode relies on safe bins and an attacker can influence trusted binary locations.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Vulnerable versions: <= 2026.2.21-2
  • Patched versions: >= 2026.2.22 (planned next release)
  • Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-22): 2026.2.21-2

Root Cause

  • Safe-bin trust accepted PATH-derived directories instead of explicit trusted directories.
  • Safe-bin execution used shell command tokens that could resolve to shadowed binaries.

Remediation

  • Stop trusting PATH-derived directories for safe-bin trust.
  • Add explicit tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirs for opt-in extra trusted paths.
  • Pin safe-bin shell execution to resolved absolute executable paths.

Fix Commit(s)

  • 64b273a71cf0b2f2419c974832cede1fc2158729

Release Process Note

patched_versions is pre-set to the planned next release (2026.2.22). After npm release, this advisory is ready for publish without additional field edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Risk Scores
Base Score
6.9

The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability.

Threat Intelligence
4.6

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

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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