CVE-2026-32901
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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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Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected.
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Published
2026-03-23
Last Modified
2026-03-23
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2026-06-16
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2026-03-24
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CVE-2026-32901
EUVD
EUVD-2026-14580
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.3.2 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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