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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd | Patch |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
25 Mar 2026, 15:16
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8 |
24 Mar 2026, 21:22
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| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos - Third Party Advisory | |
| First Time |
Openclaw openclaw
Apple macos Apple Openclaw |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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19 Mar 2026, 22:16
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Information
Published : 2026-03-19 22:16
Updated : 2026-03-25 15:16
NVD link : CVE-2026-32016
Mitre link : CVE-2026-32016
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-32016
JSON object : View
Products Affected
openclaw
- openclaw
apple
- macos
CWE
CWE-426
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