CVE-2026-31996

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.

CVSS v3 4.4 MEDIUM

4.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2c05cbb43e48ebad03626d3125746fb1b9a8520f	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4685-c5cp-vp95	Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-safebins-stdin-only-bypass-via-sort-output-and-recursive-grep-flags	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-19 02:16

Updated : 2026-03-25 15:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-31996

Mitre link : CVE-2026-31996

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-31996

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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