CVE-2026-28363: Critical severity OpenClaw vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
OpenClaw<2026.2.23
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<2026.2.23
npm/openclaw<2026.2.23
2026.2.23

Event History

Feb 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 23, 58145
Event
via FIRST·12:26 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28363?

CVE-2026-28363 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized execution paths.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28363?

To fix CVE-2026-28363, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.2.23 or later.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2026-28363?

The implications of CVE-2026-28363 include the risk of approving unintended command executions due to bypassed validations.

4

Which versions of OpenClaw are affected by CVE-2026-28363?

All versions of OpenClaw prior to 2026.2.23 are affected by CVE-2026-28363.

5

Can CVE-2026-28363 lead to remote code execution?

CVE-2026-28363 may potentially lead to unauthorized code execution if exploited by an attacker.

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