CVE-2026-32016

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Path Traversal via Basename-Only Allowlist Matching on macOS

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Path Traversal via Basename-Only Allowlist Matching on macOS
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 2.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-426
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.2.22npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.2.22
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.2.22
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.2.22
Published Mar 19, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 20, 2026