GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g: Openclaw OpenClaw's Tools.exec.safeBins Trusted PATH Directories Vulnerability

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CWE-426
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g is a MODERATE openclaw's tools.exec.safebins trusted path directories vulnerability (CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's tools.exec.safebins trusted path directories allowed binary shadowing in allowlist mode. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.22.

GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g

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-qhrr-grqp-6x2g, 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-426: Untrusted Search Path, where the product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. 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 In `openclaw` allowlist mode, `tools.exec.safeBins` trusted PATH-derived directories for safe-bin resolution. A same-name binary placed in a trusted PATH directory could satisfy safe-bin checks and execute. ### Impact This is an allowlist bypass in exec policy that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context when allowlist mode relies on safe bins and an attacker can influence trusted binary locations. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Vulnerable versions: `<= 2026.2.21-2` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.2.22` (planned next release) - Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-22): `2026.2.21-2` ### Root Cause - Safe-bin trust accepted PATH-derived directories instead of explicit trusted directories. - Safe-bin execution used shell command tokens that could resolve to shadowed binaries. ### Remediation - Stop trusting PATH-derived directories for safe-bin trust. - Add explicit `tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirs` for opt-in extra trusted paths. - Pin safe-bin shell execution to resolved absolute executable paths. ### Fix Commit(s) - `64b273a71cf0b2f2419c974832cede1fc2158729` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.22`). After npm release, this advisory is ready for publish without additional field edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g 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-qhrr-grqp-6x2g
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/64b273a71cf0b2f2419c974832cede1fc2158729
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g?
GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's tools.exec.safeBins trusted PATH directories allowed binary shadowing in allowlist mode under CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g?
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-qhrr-grqp-6x2g?
GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g is classified under CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path (The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qhrr-grqp-6x2g?
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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