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GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79: OpenClaw's POSIX node system.run safe-bin allowlist could be widened by shell expansion

July 2, 2026

On POSIX nodes, OpenClaw’s system.run safe-bin checks could approve a command before shell expansion changed how the command was interpreted. A value that appeared to be a safe-bin argument could expand into additional shell words and become a file operand.

This issue is limited to paired POSIX node execution through system.run with safe-bin or allowlist-style auto-approval. It is not an unauthenticated node takeover.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79

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Affected versions

All versions before 2026.5.18

Fixed versions

  • 2026.5.18

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.5.18 or above.

Impact 7.1 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
  • CWE-284: Improper Access Control
  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

npm/openclaw/GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79.yml

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