OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Path Traversal via Basename-Only Allowlist Matching on macOS
Published Mar 19, 2026
7.3
HIGHCVSS 4.0
EPSS 0.17%
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.
Affected products
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- Version 0StatusaffectedConstraints<2026.2.22
- Version 2026.2.22StatusunaffectedConstraints-
- Version
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
openclaw
npm
Introduced 0 Fixed 2026.2.22
| Ecosystem | Package | Introduced | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 0 | 2026.2.22 |
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
2 other sources (CVE.org, NVD) ▾
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
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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v2.0 score for this CVE.
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
CISA SSVC (Vulnrichment)
Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization from CISA ADP.
Exploitation
NoneAutomatable
NoTechnical Impact
TotalDecision
n/aAssessed Mar 21, 2026 · SSVC 2.0.3
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
Mar–Oct 2026- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (3 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0.17% (0.00167) | 5.41th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 0.12% (0.00122) | 2.25th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 0.01% (0.00012) | 1.47th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
References (5)
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p Advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p vendor-advisoryMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32016
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos third-party-advisoryThird Party Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p | Advisory | |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd | patch | |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p | vendor-advisoryMitigationVendor Advisory | |
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32016 | ||
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos | third-party-advisoryThird Party Advisory |
Change history (0)
No recorded changes yet.