CVE-2026-32016
HIGH
GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
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/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
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3Description
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.
Analysis
OpenClaw prior to version 2026.2.22 on macOS allows local attackers with user-level privileges to execute unauthorized binaries by bypassing path validation in the exec-approval allowlist mode through basename-only entries. An attacker can execute same-named local binaries without approval when the security allowlist policy is enabled, circumventing intended path-based restrictions. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Inventory all macOS systems running OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 and disable exec-approval allowlist mode if operationally feasible. Within 7 days: Evaluate the business criticality of affected systems and implement network segmentation to restrict local access. …
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