Advisory details:
github_osv / GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2
| Advisory ID | github_osv/GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2 |
| Aliases |
CVE-2026-32009
|
| Summary | OpenClaw: safeBins static default trusted dirs allow writable-dir binary hijack (`jq`) ### Summary In `openclaw<=2026.2.23`, safe-bin trust in allowlist mode relied on static default trusted directories that included package-manager paths (notably `/opt/homebrew/bin` and `/usr/local/bin`). When a same-name binary (for example `jq`) is placed in one of those trusted default directories, safe-bin evaluation can be satisfied and execute the attacker-controlled binary. ### Impact This is an exec allowlist `safeBins` policy bypass that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context. Severity is set to Medium given the required ability to write into trusted host binary directories. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Vulnerable versions: `<= 2026.2.23` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.2.24` (planned next npm release) - Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-24): `2026.2.23` ### Root Cause - Default safe-bin trusted directories included package-manager/user-managed paths. - Trust decision was directory-membership only for resolved executable paths. ### Remediation - Restrict default safe-bin trusted directories to immutable system paths: `/bin`, `/usr/bin`. - Require explicit operator opt-in for package-manager/user paths via `tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirs`. ### Fix Commit(s) - `b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.24`). Once npm release `2026.2.24` is published, this advisory should be ready for publish without additional version edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting. ### Publication Update (2026-02-25) `openclaw@2026.2.24` is published on npm and contains the fix commit(s) listed above. This advisory now marks `>= 2026.2.24` as patched. |
| Status | Published |
| Exploitability | 0.5 |
| Weighted Severity | 6.3 |
| Risk | 3.1 |
| Affected and Fixed Packages | Package Details |
| Introduced and Fixed Package Commit Patches | Package Commit Patches Details |
| System | Score | Found at |
|---|---|---|
| cvssv3.1 | 5.7 | https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2/GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2.json |
| cvssv4 | 7.0 | https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2/GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2.json |
| generic_textual | HIGH |
| Reference id | Reference type | URL |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw | ||
| b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a | Other | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a |
| CVE-2026-32009 | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32009 | |
| GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2 | Advisory | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2 |
| openclaw-binary-hijacking-via-static-default-trusted-directories-in-safebins | Advisory | https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-binary-hijacking-via-static-default-trusted-directories-in-safebins |
No EPSS data available for this advisory.
| Patch URL | |
|---|---|
| There are no known patches. | |
| Attack Vector (AV) | Attack Complexity (AC) | Privileges Required (PR) | User Interaction (UI) | Scope (S) | Confidentiality Impact (C) | Integrity Impact (I) | Availability Impact (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
network adjacent_network local physical |
low high |
none low high |
none required |
unchanged changed |
high low none |
high low none |
high low none |
| Attack Vector (AV) | Attack Complexity (AC) | Attack Requirements (AT) | Privileges Required (PR) | User Interaction (UI) | Vulnerable System Impact Confidentiality (VC) | Vulnerable System Impact Integrity (VI) | Vulnerable System Impact Availability (VA) | Subsequent System Impact Confidentiality (SC) | Subsequent System Impact Integrity (SI) | Subsequent System Impact Availability (SA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
network adjacent local physical |
low high |
none present |
none low high |
none passive active |
high low none |
high low none |
high low none |
high low none |
high low none |
high low none |
Vector: SSVCv2/E:N/A:N/T:P/P:M/B:A/M:M/D:T/2026-03-21T03:21:25Z/
Decision: Track
Source URL: https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/blob/develop/2026/32xxx/CVE-2026-32009.json
Source Advisory: vulnrichment/CVE-2026-32009
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{'Automatable': 'no'},
{'Technical Impact': 'partial'},
{'Mission Prevalence': 'minimal'},
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