PT-2026-25106 · Npm · Openclaw
Published
2026-03-02
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Updated
2026-03-02
CVSS v4.0
8.5
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
Summary
A Windows
system.run approval-integrity mismatch in the cmd.exe /c path could allow trailing arguments to execute while approval/audit text reflected only a benign command string.This requires an authenticated operator context using the approvals flow and a trusted Windows node.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Latest published vulnerable version (as of 2026-02-21):
2026.2.19-2 - Vulnerable range:
<=2026.2.19-2 - Patched version (planned next release):
2026.2.21
Attack Scenario
- An authenticated operator approval is created for a benign command text (for example,
echo). - A
system.runrequest usescmd.exe /cwith extra trailing arguments. - Prior behavior could bind approval/audit text to the benign command while still executing the full argument tail on the node.
Impact
- Local command execution on the trusted Windows node process account.
- Approval/audit command text integrity mismatch.
Fix
- Canonicalize the full command tail after
cmd.exe /c. - Reuse one shared command canonicalization/validation path for validation, approval matching, and execution/audit text.
- Add regression coverage for trailing-argument smuggling and approval binding.
Fix Commit(s)
6007941f04df1edcca679dd6c95949744fdbd4df
Release Process Note
patched versions is pre-set to the planned next release (2026.2.21). Once that npm release is live, this advisory can be published directly.OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Fix
Argument Injection
Incorrect Authorization
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Openclaw