Get a Demo

Let's Patch It!

Book a short call with one our specialists, we'll walk you through how Endor Patches work, and ask you a few questions about your environment (like your primary programming languages and repository management). We'll also send you an email right after you fill out the form, feel free to reply with any questions you have in advance!

CVE

CVE-2026-32016

OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy
Back to all
CVE

CVE-2026-32016

OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy

Summary

On macOS node-host, optional exec-approval allowlist mode previously treated basename-only entries (for example echo) as trusted command matches.

This could allow a same-name local binary (for example ./echo) to run without approval under security=allowlist + ask=on-miss.

Scope / Preconditions

  • macOS node-host path.
  • Optional exec approvals feature enabled with security=allowlist.
  • Basename-only allowlist entries configured.

Default install posture is not impacted: security=deny by default.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Latest published npm version at triage time: 2026.2.21-2
  • Vulnerable range: <=2026.2.21-2
  • Planned patched version (next release): >= 2026.2.22

Remediation

  • Enforced path-only allowlist matching on macOS node-host (basename fallback removed).
  • Added migration for legacy basename allowlist entries to last-resolved paths when available.
  • UI/store validation now rejects non-path allowlist patterns.

Fix Commit(s)

  • dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd

Release Process Note

Patched version is pre-set for the planned next release (2026.2.22). Once that npm release is out, advisory can be published without further field edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Package Versions Affected

Package Version
patch Availability
No items found.

Automatically patch vulnerabilities without upgrading

Fix Without Upgrading
Detect compatible fix
Apply safe remediation
Fix with a single pull request

CVSS Version

Severity
Base Score
CVSS Version
Score Vector
C
H
U
7.3
-
4.0
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
C
H
U
0
-
3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
C
H
U
7.8
-
3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Related Resources

No items found.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p, https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32016, https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd, https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw, https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos

Severity

7.8

CVSS Score
0
10

Basic Information

Ecosystem
Base CVSS
7.8
EPSS Probability
0.00015%
EPSS Percentile
0.03286%
Introduced Version
0,2026.1.29-beta.1,2026.1.27-beta.1,2026.1.20
Fix Available
2026.2.22

Fix Critical Vulnerabilities Instantly

Secure your app without upgrading.
Fix Without Upgrading