CVE-2026-31997

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.0

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMar 19, 2026

First seenMar 19, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-367CWE-367

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.3.1 or later
openclaw2026.3.1 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q399-23r3-hfx4

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.3.1	2026.3.1
openclawnpm	v < 2026.3.1	2026.3.1

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