CVE-2026-32046
MEDIUMOpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - OS-level Sandbox Bypass via --no-sandbox Flag
Title source: cnaDescription
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper sandbox configuration vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting renderer-side vulnerabilities without requiring a sandbox escape. Attackers can leverage the disabled OS-level sandbox protections in the Chromium browser container to achieve code execution on the host system.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-43x4-g22p-3hrq)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-43x4-g22p-3hrq
Patch patch
Patch Commit #1
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e7eba01efc4c3c400e9cfd3ce3d661cbc788a631
Patch patch
Patch Commit #2
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1835dec2004fe7a62c6a7ba46b8485f124ec6199
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - OS-level Sandbox Bypass via --no-sandbox Flag
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-os-level-sandbox-bypass-via-no-sandbox-flag
Scores
CVSS v3
5.3
EPSS
0.0029
EPSS Percentile
20.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-1188
Status
published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw
0 - 2026.2.21npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
< 2026.2.21
openclaw/openclaw
< 2026.2.21
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
2026.2.21
Published
Mar 21, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 21, 2026