Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 19, 2026· Updated Mar 25, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Path Traversal via Basename-Only Allowlist Matching on macOS
CVE-2026-32016
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.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35ddghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36pghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36pghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32016ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macosghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
News mentions
0No linked articles in our index yet.