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

• 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 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

• OpenClaw: before 2026.2.22 — fixed in 2026.2.22

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.2.22. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos

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