CVE-2026-31996
OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - safeBins stdin-only bypass via sort output and recursive grep flags
CVSS Score
4.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
2th
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 tools.exec.safeBins contains an input validation bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unintended filesystem operations through sort output flags or recursive grep flags. Attackers with command execution access can leverage sort -o flag for arbitrary file writes or grep -R flag for recursive file reads, circumventing intended stdin-only restrictions.
| CWE | CWE-78 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.2.19
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4685-c5cp-vp95 github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2c05cbb43e48ebad03626d3125746fb1b9a8520f vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-safebins-stdin-only-bypass-via-sort-output-and-recursive-grep-flags
Credits
🔍 nedlir