Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the exec safeBins policy that allows attackers to write arbitrary files using short-option payloads. Attackers can bypass argument validation by attaching short options like -o to whitelisted binaries, enabling unauthorized file-write operations that should be denied by safeBins checks.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.19 | 2026.2.19 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.19 | 2026.2.19 | GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0472 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 12, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- Patch Commit #3 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Arbitrary File Write via Short-Option Bypass in exec Allowlist third-party-advisory