CVE-2026-32909
Command Injection in OpenClaw safeBins Enables Arbitrary File Access
Publication date: 2026-03-23
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.19 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.19 within the tools.exec.safeBins component. It is a command injection flaw that allows attackers to bypass restrictions intended to limit input to stdin-only commands. Specifically, attackers can use sort output flags or recursive grep flags to exploit this weakness.
By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can perform arbitrary file writes using the 'sort -o' command or conduct recursive file reads using 'grep -R'. This effectively circumvents the intended safe-bin execution restrictions designed to prevent such actions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited privileges to write arbitrary files or read files recursively on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure or modification, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.
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