CVE-2026-32017

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMar 19, 2026

First seenMar 19, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-184CWE-184

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.2.19 or later
openclaw2026.2.19 or later

Patches

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3x3x-h76w-hp98

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.2.19	2026.2.19
openclawnpm	v < 2026.2.19	2026.2.19

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