CVE-2026-32016

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 on macOS contain a path validation bypass vulnerability in the exec-approval allowlist mode that allows local attackers to execute unauthorized binaries by exploiting basename-only allowlist entries. Attackers can execute same-name local binaries ./echo without approval when security=allowlist and ask=on-miss are configured, bypassing intended path-based policy restrictions.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-19 22:16

Updated : 2026-03-25 15:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-32016

Mitre link : CVE-2026-32016

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-32016

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-426

Untrusted Search Path

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