Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 19, 2026· Updated Mar 25, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Arbitrary File Write via Short-Option Bypass in exec Allowlist
CVE-2026-32017
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.19 | 2026.2.19 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
7- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/bafdbb6f112409a65decd3d4e7350fbd637c7754ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/cfe8457a0f4aae5324daec261d3b0aad1461a4bcghsapatchWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fec48a5006eab37c6a5821726ccaeec886486b13ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98ghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32017ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-write-via-short-option-bypass-in-exec-allowlistghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
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