GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h: Openclaw OpenClaw SafeBins Jq `$ENV` Filter Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.7
CWE-185 CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h is a HIGH (CVSS 7.7) openclaw safebins jq `$env` filter vulnerability (CWE-185: Incorrect Regular Expression) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw safebins jq `$env` filter bypass allows environment variable disclosure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.28.

GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-185: Incorrect Regular Expression
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h

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: 2026.3.28 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.28
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-jccr-rrw2-vc8h, 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 2026.3.28), 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-185: Incorrect Regular Expression, where the product specifies a regular expression in a way that causes data to be improperly matched or compared. 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 The jq safe-bin policy blocked explicit `env` usage but still allowed jq programs that accessed environment data through `$ENV`. ## Impact An operator-approved safe-bin jq command could disclose environment variables that the safe-bin policy was supposed to keep out of scope. ## Affected Component `src/infra/exec-safe-bin-semantics.ts` ## Fixed Versions - Affected: `<= 2026.3.24` - Patched: `>= 2026.3.28` - Latest stable `2026.3.28` contains the fix. ## Fix Fixed by commit `78e2f3d66d` (`Exec: tighten jq safe-bin env checks`). Thanks @nicky-cc of Tencent zhuque Lab ([https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard](https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard)) for reporting.

GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.28
2026.3.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/78e2f3d66d74e5c7e6f45c54162e63986e39771b
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h?
GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw safeBins jq `$ENV` filter bypass allows environment variable disclosure under CWE-185: Incorrect Regular Expression.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.28 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h?
Upgrading to 2026.3.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.28 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h?
GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h?
GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h is classified under CWE-185: Incorrect Regular Expression (The product specifies a regular expression in a way that causes data to be improperly matched or compared.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-jccr-rrw2-vc8h?
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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