GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy

• npm openclaw: < 2026.2.22 → fixed in 2026.2.22

Summary On macOS node-host, optional exec-approval allowlist mode previously treated basename-only entries (for example `echo`) as trusted command matches. This could allow a same-name local binary (for example `./echo`) to run without approval under `security=allowlist` + `ask=on-miss`. Scope / Preconditions • macOS node-host path. • Optional exec approvals feature enabled with `security=allowlist`. • Basename-only allowlist entries configured. Default install posture is not impacted: `security=deny` by default. Affected Packages / Versions • Package: `openclaw` (npm) • Latest published npm version at triage time: `2026.2.21-2` • Vulnerable range: `= 2026.2.22` Remediation • Enforced path-only allowlist matching on macOS node-host (basename fallback removed). • Added migration for legacy basename allowlist entries to last-resolved paths when available. • UI/store validation now rejects non-path allowlist patterns. Fix Commit(s) • dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd Release Process Note Patched version is pre-set for the planned next release (`2026.2.22`). Once that npm release is out, advisory can be published without further field edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.