CVE-2026-31996

Published: Mar 19, 2026 Last Modified: Mar 19, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
LOW 2,0
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
LOW 3,6
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

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

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability Non-Repudiation
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Read Application Data Modify Application Data Hide Activities
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Not Technology-Specific, Web Server
View CWE Details
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2c05cbb43e48ebad03626d3125746fb1b9a…
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4685-c5cp-vp95
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-safebins-stdin-only-bypass-via-so…