CVE-2026-28363
OpenClaw Safe Bin Validation Bypass Vulnerability
Description
In OpenClaw before 2026.2.23, tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort could be bypassed via GNU long-option abbreviations (such as --compress-prog) in allowlist mode, leading to approval-free execution paths that were intended to require approval. Only an exact string such as --compress-program was denied.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 27, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 27, 2026, 7:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.23 or later.
- Verify allowlist validation is enforced correctly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-28363.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6h-g97w-fg78 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.23 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6h-g97w-fg78 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In OpenClaw before 2026.2.23, tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort could be bypassed via GNU long-option abbreviations (such as --compress-prog) in allowlist mode, leading to approval-free execution paths that were intended to require approval. Only an exact string such as --compress-program was denied. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-184 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6h-g97w-fg78