CVE-2026-32016

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMar 19, 2026

First seenMar 19, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.2.22 or later
openclaw2026.2.22 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.2.22	2026.2.22
openclawnpm	v < 2026.2.22	2026.2.22

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