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CVE-2026-32015: OpenClaw 2026.1.21 < 2026.2.19 - PATH Hijacking Bypass in tools.exec.safeBins Allowlist Validation

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-03-19 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-426

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.21 prior to 2026.2.19 contain a path hijacking vulnerability in tools.exec.safeBins that allows attackers to bypass allowlist checks by controlling process PATH resolution. Attackers who can influence the gateway process PATH or launch environment can execute trojan binaries with allowlisted names, such as jq, circumventing executable validation controls.

Affected products

• OpenClaw: from 2026.1.21 before 2026.2.19 — fixed in 2026.2.19

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.2.19. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/28bac46c92069dc728524fbf383024c1b64e5c23
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g75x-8qqm-2vxp
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-hijacking-bypass-in-tools-exec-safebins-allowlist-validation

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