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Advisory details: github_osv / GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2
Advisory ID github_osv/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2
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Summary OpenClaw's tools.exec.safeBins generic fallback allowed interpreter-style inline payload execution in allowlist mode ### 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.
Status Published
Exploitability 0.5
Weighted Severity 2.1
Risk 1.1
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-693 Protection Mechanism Failure
System Score Found at
cvssv4 2.3 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2.json
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Reference id Reference type URL
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/47c3f742b6c488be26dd7b9636dbbb8676089154
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2
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Patch URL
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Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2.json
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