CVE-2026-32016 HIGH

CVE-2026-32016: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Path Traversal via Basename-Only Allowlist Matching on macOS

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-426
Published March 19, 2026
Last update May 6, 2026

CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2026 CVE published
May 6, 2026 Record updated