Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-28363 |
| Alert Source | NVD - New Critical Vulnerability |
| CVE Publication Year | 2026 |
| Date Published | 2026-02-27 |
| Vendor | Openclaw |
| Product | Openclaw |
| CVSS Score | 9.9 (critical) |
| EPSS Score | 0.1% (percentile: 24%) |
| CISA KEV | No |
| Ransomware | Not confirmed |
Vulnerability Description
In OpenClaw before 2026.2.23, tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort could be bypassed via GNU long-option abbreviations (such as —compress-prog) in allowlist mode, leading to approval-free execution paths that were intended to require approval. Only an exact string such as —compress-program was denied.
Required Actions
Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.
Who Is Affected?
This vulnerability affects Openclaw by Openclaw. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.
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