GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2 OpenClaw's tools.exec.safeBins generic fallback allowed interpreter-style inline payload execution in allowlist mode

LOW Published 2026-03-03 Modified 2026-03-03 Official page ↗
Ecosystem
npm
Packages
openclaw
Severity
Low
CVSS 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
Weaknesses
CWE-693, CWE-78
Reviewed
2026-03-03

Affected packages

• npm openclaw: < 2026.2.22 → fixed in 2026.2.22

Description

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: `= 2026.2.22` (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.

Related

Weakness · CWE (2)

  • CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure weakness
  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command weakness

References