CVE-2026-32971: OpenClaw — HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an approval-integrity vulnerability in node-host system.run approvals that displays extracted shell payloads instead of the executed argv. Attackers can place wrapper binaries and induce wrapper-shaped commands to execute local code after operators approve...

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

7.1 / 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 High

I High

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-2026-32971?

OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an approval-integrity vulnerability in node-host system.run approvals that displays extracted shell payloads instead of the executed argv. Attackers can place wrapper binaries and induce wrapper-shaped commands to execute local code after operators approve misleading command text.

Is CVE-2026-32971 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-32971 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-32971?

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

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32971?

CVE-2026-32971 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an approval-integrity vulnerability in node-host system.run approvals that displays extracted shell payloads instead of the executed argv. Attackers can place wrapper binaries and induce wrapper-shaped commands to execute local code after operators approve misleading command text.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-451 User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information

CWE-451 — User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information: The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

[Implementation] Perform data validation (e.g. syntax, length, etc.) before interpreting the data.
[Architecture and Design] Create a strategy for presenting information, and plan for how to display unusual characters.

Source: MITRE CWE corpus.