highVulnerability

GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698

### Summary Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution. In affected versions, a command request using a shell wrapper form could approve one resolved argv shape and rebuild another for execution. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run a command shape that was not checked against the allowlist. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.18`. ### Mitigations require explicit approval for shell wrappers and avoid durable allowlists for wrapper-heavy commands until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.

Properties

ghsa_id
GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698
summary
OpenClaw: Shell wrapper argv could change between approval and execution
severity
high
cve_id
GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698
is_ghsa_only
true
ghsa_published
2026-07-02T15:57:49Z
source_url
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2j8v-hwgc-x698
ghsa_updated
2026-07-02T15:57:50Z

Related Entities (4)

AFFECTS (1)

[Software]npm/Openclaw

HAS_WEAKNESS (1)

[Weakness]Improper Access Control

REPORTED_BY (1)

[Source]GitHub Advisory Database

VULNERABLE_TO (1)

[Software]npm/Openclaw

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