OpenClaw's tools.exec.safeBins sort long-option abbreviation bypass can skip exec approval in allowlist mode
### Summary In OpenClaw, `tools.exec.safeBins` validation for `sort` could be bypassed via GNU long-option abbreviations in allowlist mode, allowing approval-free execution paths that should require approval. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Ecosystem: npm - Package: `openclaw` - Latest published version checked: `2026.2.22-2` - Affected range: `<= 2026.2.22-2` - Fixed version: `2026.2.23` ### Impact When all of the following are true: - `tools.exec.security=allowlist` - `tools.exec.ask=on-miss` - `tools.exec.safeBins` includes `sort` abbreviated GNU long options (for example `--compress-prog`) could bypass denied-flag checks and be treated as allowlist-satisfied safe-bin usage, skipping approval. ### Root Cause Long-option handling matched denied flags by exact string and accepted unknown long options with inline values instead of failing closed. ### Fix Commit(s) - `3b8e33037ae2e12af7beb56fcf0346f1f8cbde6f` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the released version (`2026.2.23`). This advisory now reflects released fix version `2026.2.23`. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
beschreibt (2)
Zugehörige CVEs.
| ID | Schweregrad | ausnutzbar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-32059US | —OT erhöht | — | ||
OpenClaw version 2026.2.22-2 prior to 2026.2.23 tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort command fails to properly validate GNU long-option abbreviations, allowing attackers to bypa… | ||||
| CVE-2026-28363US | high8.8OT hoch | Exploit | ||
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 ap… | ||||
Referenzen
Externe Belege — Patches, Meldungen, Analysen.
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclawPACKAGE
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3b8e33037ae2e12af7beb56fcf0346f1f8cbde6fWEB
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3c6h-g97w-fg78WEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32059ADVISORY
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-sort-long-option-abbreviation-in-toolsexecsafebinsWEB
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