CVE-2026-32065: OpenClaw — MEDIUM

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain an approval-integrity bypass vulnerability in system.run where rendered command text is used as approval identity while trimming argv token whitespace, but runtime execution uses raw argv. An attacker can craft a trailing-space executable token to...

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

4.8 / 10

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

What is the attack surface?

AV Network

AC High

PR Low

UI Required

S Unchanged

C None

I High

A None

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-2026-32065?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain an approval-integrity bypass vulnerability in system.run where rendered command text is used as approval identity while trimming argv token whitespace, but runtime execution uses raw argv. An attacker can craft a trailing-space executable token to execute a different binary than what the approver displayed, allowing unexpected command execution under the OpenClaw runtime user when they can influence command argv and reuse an approval context.

Is CVE-2026-32065 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-32065 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-32065?

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

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32065?

CVE-2026-32065 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain an approval-integrity bypass vulnerability in system.run where rendered command text is used as approval identity while trimming argv token whitespace, but runtime execution uses raw argv. An attacker can craft a trailing-space executable token to execute a different binary than what the approver displayed, allowing unexpected command execution under the OpenClaw runtime user when they can influence command argv and reuse an approval context.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-436 Interpretation Conflict

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.