CVE-2026-32901
Semantic Drift Vulnerability in OpenClaw Allows Arbitrary Script Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-23
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.3.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-88 | The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions before 2026.3.2 and involves a semantic drift in the node system.run approval hardening process. Specifically, it rewrites the wrapper command's argv (argument vector), which can cause the execution of unintended local scripts.
Attackers who have the ability to influence the wrapper argv and place malicious files in the approved working directory can exploit this rewriting behavior to execute arbitrary scripts. Essentially, the runtime behavior changes from the originally approved command text to something malicious.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with limited privileges to execute arbitrary scripts on the affected system by manipulating command arguments and placing malicious files in trusted directories.
Such unauthorized script execution can lead to compromise of system integrity, unauthorized actions, potential data breaches, or further escalation of privileges depending on the environment and attacker goals.
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