Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 18, 2026· Updated Mar 25, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Allowlist Bypass via sort Configuration in safeBins
CVE-2026-22169
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the safeBins configuration that allows attackers to invoke external helpers through the compress-program option. When sort is explicitly added to tools.exec.safeBins, remote attackers can bypass intended safe-bin approval constraints by leveraging the compress-program parameter to execute unauthorized external programs.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 |
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References
4- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/57fbbaebca4d34d17549accf6092ae26eb7b605cghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vmqr-rc7x-3446ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vmqr-rc7x-3446ghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-sort-configuration-in-safebinsmitrethird-party-advisory
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