CVE-2026-32052
MEDIUMOpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a command injection vulnerability in the system.run shell-wrapper that allows attackers to execute hidden commands by injecting positional argv carriers after inline shell payloads. Attackers can craft misleading approval text while executing arbitrary...
Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.
What systems are affected?
| Package | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Range | Patched |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | pip | — | No patch |
Do you use OpenClaw? You're affected.
How severe is it?
What is the attack surface?
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-2026-32052?
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a command injection vulnerability in the system.run shell-wrapper that allows attackers to execute hidden commands by injecting positional argv carriers after inline shell payloads. Attackers can craft misleading approval text while executing arbitrary commands through trailing positional arguments that bypass display context validation.
Is CVE-2026-32052 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-32052 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.
How to fix CVE-2026-32052?
No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32052?
CVE-2026-32052 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).
What are the technical details?
Original Advisory
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a command injection vulnerability in the system.run shell-wrapper that allows attackers to execute hidden commands by injecting positional argv carriers after inline shell payloads. Attackers can craft misleading approval text while executing arbitrary commands through trailing positional arguments that bypass display context validation.
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-436 — Interpretation Conflict: Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.
Source: MITRE CWE corpus.
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0f0a680d3df81739ea5088a2f88e65f938b7936b patch
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/55cf92578d266987e390c4bf688196af98eac748 patch
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6rcp-vxwf-3mfp vendor-advisory
- vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-hidden-command-execution-via-shell-wrapper-positional-argv-carriers third-party-advisory
Timeline
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