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CVE-2026-28363

Openclaw vulnerability

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 0.63%
  1. Published27 Feb 2026

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.2.23

Remediation

Fixed in
Openclaw≥ 2026.2.23

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-28363 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-28363 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.63%.

How severe is CVE-2026-28363?

CVE-2026-28363 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28363?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28363?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.2.23 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.