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Advisory details: github_osv / GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8
Advisory ID github_osv/GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8
Aliases CVE-2026-29607
Summary OpenClaw's allow-always wrapper persistence could bypass future approvals and enable command execution ### Summary In `openclaw` npm releases up to and including `2026.2.21-2`, approving wrapped `system.run` commands with `allow-always` in `security=allowlist` mode could persist wrapper-level allowlist entries and enable later approval-bypass execution of different inner payloads. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `<= 2026.2.21-2` - Planned patched version: `2026.2.22` ### Details `allow-always` persistence was based on wrapper-level resolution instead of stable inner executable intent. A benign approved wrapper invocation could therefore broaden future trust boundaries. Affected paths included gateway and node-host execution approval persistence flows. The fix now persists inner executable paths for known dispatch-wrapper chains (`env`, `nice`, `nohup`, `stdbuf`, `timeout`) and fails closed when safe unwrapping cannot be derived. ### Impact Authorization boundary bypass in allowlist mode, potentially leading to approval-free command execution (RCE class) on subsequent wrapped invocations. ### Mitigation Upgrade to `2026.2.22` (planned next release) or run with stricter exec policy (`ask=always` / `security=deny`) until upgraded. ### Fix Commit(s) - `24c954d972400f508814532dea0e4dcb38418bb0` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to `2026.2.22` so this advisory is publish-ready; publish after the npm release is live. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Status Published
Exploitability 0.5
Weighted Severity 5.8
Risk 2.9
Affected and Fixed Packages Package Details
Introduced and Fixed Package Commit Patches Package Commit Patches Details
Weaknesses (2)
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
System Score Found at
cvssv3.1 6.4 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8/GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8.json
generic_textual MODERATE
Reference id Reference type URL
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/24c954d972400f508814532dea0e4dcb38418bb0
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-allow-always-wrapper-persistence
CVE-2026-29607 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29607
GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8 https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8
No exploits are available.

No EPSS data available for this advisory.

Patch URL
There are no known patches.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8/GHSA-6j27-pc5c-m8w8.json
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Vector: SSVCv2/E:N/A:N/T:T/P:M/B:A/M:M/D:T/2026-03-23T16:44:31Z/

Decision: Track

Source URL: https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/blob/develop/2026/29xxx/CVE-2026-29607.json

Source Advisory: vulnrichment/CVE-2026-29607

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