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GHSA-5GJ7-JF77-Q2Q2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 21:34 – Updated: 2026-03-30 13:21

Summary

OpenClaw: safeBins static default trusted dirs allow writable-dir binary hijack (`jq`)

Details

Summary

In openclaw<=2026.2.23, safe-bin trust in allowlist mode relied on static default trusted directories that included package-manager paths (notably /opt/homebrew/bin and /usr/local/bin). When a same-name binary (for example jq) is placed in one of those trusted default directories, safe-bin evaluation can be satisfied and execute the attacker-controlled binary.

Impact

This is an exec allowlist safeBins policy bypass that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context. Severity is set to Medium given the required ability to write into trusted host binary directories.

Affected Packages / Versions

Package: openclaw (npm)
Vulnerable versions: <= 2026.2.23
Patched versions: >= 2026.2.24 (planned next npm release)
Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-24): 2026.2.23

Root Cause

Default safe-bin trusted directories included package-manager/user-managed paths.
Trust decision was directory-membership only for resolved executable paths.

Remediation

Restrict default safe-bin trusted directories to immutable system paths: /bin, /usr/bin.
Require explicit operator opt-in for package-manager/user paths via tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirs.

Fix Commit(s)

b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a

Release Process Note

patched_versions is pre-set to the planned next release (2026.2.24). Once npm release 2026.2.24 is published, this advisory should be ready for publish without additional version edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Publication Update (2026-02-25)

openclaw@2026.2.24 is published on npm and contains the fix commit(s) listed above. This advisory now marks >= 2026.2.24 as patched.

Severity

5.7 (Medium)


                  
                    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

7.0 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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      "CWE-426",
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    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-19T22:16:33Z",
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  "id": "GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2",
  "modified": "2026-03-30T13:21:53Z",
  "published": "2026-03-03T21:34:45Z",
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  "summary": "OpenClaw: safeBins static default trusted dirs allow writable-dir binary hijack (`jq`)"
}

CVE-2026-32009 (GCVE-0-2026-32009)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-19 22:06 – Updated: 2026-03-21 03:21 X_Open Source

Title

OpenClaw < 2026.2.24 - Binary Hijacking via Static Default Trusted Directories in safeBins

Summary

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a policy bypass vulnerability in the safeBins allowlist evaluation that trusts static default directories including writable package-manager paths like /opt/homebrew/bin and /usr/local/bin. An attacker with write access to these trusted directories can place a malicious binary with the same name as an allowed executable to achieve arbitrary command execution within the OpenClaw runtime context.

Severity

7 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

5.7 (Medium)


                        
                          CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

SSVC

Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial

CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)

CWE

CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Assigner

VulnCheck

References

3 references

URL	Tags
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/adv…	third-party-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b67e6…	patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bin…	third-party-advisory

Impacted products

1 product

Vendor	Product	Version
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	Affected: 0 , < 2026.2.24 (semver) Unaffected: 2026.2.24 (semver)

Date Public

2026-02-25 00:00

Credits

tdjackey

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Nomenclature

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Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.

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Summary

Impact

Affected Packages / Versions

Root Cause

Remediation

Fix Commit(s)

Release Process Note

Publication Update (2026-02-25)

CVE-2026-32009 (GCVE-0-2026-32009)

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