GHSA-gwcq-453v-2frr
Duplicate Advisory: OpenClaw's POSIX node system.run safe-bin allowlist could be widened by shell expansion
Summary
### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-mhq8-78pj-5j79. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a policy enforcement vulnerability in system.run safe-bin allowlist validation that allows shell expansion to modify command interpretation on POSIX nodes. Authenticated operators can exploit shell metacharacters in approved commands to read unintended node-local files and expose sensitive configuration data.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected versions | Fixed versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | — | 2026.5.18 |
Remediation: Upgrade to 2026.5.18 or later.
References
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