GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2: Openclaw OpenClaw's Tools.exec.safeBins Generic Fallback Allowed Vulnerability

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CWE-78 CWE-693
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2 is a LOW openclaw's tools.exec.safebins generic fallback allowed vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's tools.exec.safebins generic fallback allowed interpreter-style inline payload execution in allowlist mode. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.22.

GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openclaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.2.22 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.22
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openclaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.2.22), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Openclaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### 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.

GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.22
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.22
2026.2.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/47c3f742b6c488be26dd7b9636dbbb8676089154
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2?
GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's tools.exec.safeBins generic fallback allowed interpreter-style inline payload execution in allowlist mode under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2?
Upgrading to 2026.2.22 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.22. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.22 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2?
GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-8mf7-vv8w-hjr2?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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