GHSA-7F4Q-9RQH-X36P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 00:41 – Updated: 2026-03-30 13:46
VLAI?
Summary
OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy
Details

Summary

On macOS node-host, optional exec-approval allowlist mode previously treated basename-only entries (for example echo) as trusted command matches. This could allow a same-name local binary (for example ./echo) to run without approval under security=allowlist + ask=on-miss.

Scope / Preconditions

  • macOS node-host path.
  • Optional exec approvals feature enabled with security=allowlist.
  • Basename-only allowlist entries configured.

Default install posture is not impacted: security=deny by default.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Latest published npm version at triage time: 2026.2.21-2
  • Vulnerable range: <=2026.2.21-2
  • Planned patched version (next release): >= 2026.2.22

Remediation

  • Enforced path-only allowlist matching on macOS node-host (basename fallback removed).
  • Added migration for legacy basename allowlist entries to last-resolved paths when available.
  • UI/store validation now rejects non-path allowlist patterns.

Fix Commit(s)

  • dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd

Release Process Note

Patched version is pre-set for the planned next release (2026.2.22). Once that npm release is out, advisory can be published without further field edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
5.1 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "modified": "2026-03-30T13:46:20Z",
  "published": "2026-03-03T00:41:20Z",
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      "type": "WEB",
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  "summary": "OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy"
}


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