Summary
OpenClaw: Exec approval allowlist patterns overmatched on POSIX paths
matchesExecAllowlistPattern normalized patterns and targets with lowercasing and compiled glob matching too broadly on POSIX. In addition, the ? wildcard could match /, which allowed matches to cross path segments.
Affected versions
openclaw <= 2026.3.8
Impact
These matching rules could overmatch allowlist entries and permit commands or executable paths that an operator did not intend to approve.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Fixed in openclaw 2026.3.11 and included in later releases such as 2026.3.12. Exec allowlist matching now respects the intended path semantics, and regression tests cover the POSIX case-folding and slash-crossing cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M? GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M is a medium-severity security vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions <= 2026.3.8. It is fixed in 2026.3.11.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M? openclaw (npm) versions <= 2026.3.8 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M? Yes. GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M is fixed in 2026.3.11. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-F8R2-VG7X-GH8M? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.3.11 or later.