High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 19, 2026· Updated Mar 19, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.3.1 - Executable Rebind via Unbound PATH-token in system.run Approvals
CVE-2026-31997
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 fail to pin executable identity for non-path-like argv[0] tokens in system.run approvals, allowing post-approval executable rebind attacks. Attackers can modify PATH resolution after approval to execute a different binary than the operator approved, enabling arbitrary command execution.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.1 | 2026.3.1 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-q399-23r3-hfx4ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q399-23r3-hfx4ghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31997ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-executable-rebind-via-unbound-path-token-in-system-run-approvalsghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
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