OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the safe-bin configuration when sort is manually added to tools.exec.safeBins. Attackers can invoke sort with the --compress-program flag to execute arbitrary external programs without operator approval in allowlist mode with ask=on-miss enabled.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.22
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/57fbbaebca4d34d17549accf6092ae26eb7…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4gc7-qcvf-38wg
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-sort-compres…
disclosure@vulncheck.com