CVE-2026-32044: OpenClaw — MEDIUM

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

What systems are affected?

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
OpenClaw	pip	—	No patch
4 dependents 37% patched ~3d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use OpenClaw? You're affected.

How severe is it?

CVSS 3.1

5.5 / 10

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

What is the attack surface?

AV Local

AC Low

PR None

UI Required

S Unchanged

C None

I None

A High

What should I do?

No patch available

Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.

Which compliance frameworks are affected?

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32044?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation.

Is CVE-2026-32044 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-32044 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-32044?

No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32044?

CVE-2026-32044 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-409 Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)

CWE-409 — Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification): The product does not handle or incorrectly handles a compressed input with a very high compression ratio that produces a large output.

Source: MITRE CWE corpus.