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GHSA-vmqr-rc7x-3446
No affected components available
When sort is explicitly added to tools.exec.safeBins (non-default), the --compress-program option can invoke an external helper and bypass the intended safe-bin approval constraints in allowlist mode.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Vulnerable versions:
<=2026.2.21-2 - Latest published npm version checked during triage:
2026.2.21-2(as of February 22, 2026) - Patched in planned next release:
2026.2.22
Fix Commit(s)
57fbbaebca4d34d17549accf6092ae26eb7b605c
Release Process Note
patched_versions is pre-set to the planned next release (>=2026.2.22). Once that npm release is published, the advisory can be published directly.
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs high-level or administrative 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 attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
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.
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