CVE-2026-32017

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Arbitrary File Write via Short-Option Bypass in exec Allowlist

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the exec safeBins policy that allows attackers to write arbitrary files using short-option payloads. Attackers can bypass argument validation by attaching short options like -o to whitelisted binaries, enabling unauthorized file-write operations that should be denied by safeBins checks.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Arbitrary File Write via Short-Option Bypass in exec Allowlist
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-write-via-short-option-bypass-in-exec-allowlist

Scores

CVSS v3 7.1
EPSS 0.0026
EPSS Percentile 16.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-184
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.2.19npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.2.19
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.2.19
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.2.19
Published Mar 19, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 20, 2026