CVE-2026-32009
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Policy Bypass in OpenClaw Allows Arbitrary Command Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-23

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a policy bypass vulnerability in the safeBins allowlist evaluation that trusts static default directories including writable package-manager paths like /opt/homebrew/bin and /usr/local/bin. An attacker with write access to these trusted directories can place a malicious binary with the same name as an allowed executable to achieve arbitrary command execution within the OpenClaw runtime context.
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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-23
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-32009
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.24 (exc)
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CWE-426 The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 and involves a policy bypass in the safeBins allowlist evaluation. The system trusts certain static default directories, including writable package-manager paths such as /opt/homebrew/bin and /usr/local/bin. An attacker who has write access to these trusted directories can place a malicious binary with the same name as an allowed executable. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands within the OpenClaw runtime context.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to arbitrary command execution by an attacker who can write to trusted directories. This means an attacker could run malicious code with the privileges of the OpenClaw runtime, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, system compromise, or disruption of services.

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