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Advisory details: github_osv / GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
Advisory ID github_osv/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
Aliases CVE-2026-32016
Summary OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy ### Summary On macOS node-host, optional exec-approval allowlist mode previously treated basename-only entries (for example `echo`) as trusted command matches. This could allow a same-name local binary (for example `./echo`) to run without approval under `security=allowlist` + `ask=on-miss`. ### Scope / Preconditions - macOS node-host path. - Optional exec approvals feature enabled with `security=allowlist`. - Basename-only allowlist entries configured. Default install posture is not impacted: `security=deny` by default. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published npm version at triage time: `2026.2.21-2` - Vulnerable range: `<=2026.2.21-2` - Planned patched version (next release): `>= 2026.2.22` ### Remediation - Enforced path-only allowlist matching on macOS node-host (basename fallback removed). - Added migration for legacy basename allowlist entries to last-resolved paths when available. - UI/store validation now rejects non-path allowlist patterns. ### Fix Commit(s) - dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd ### Release Process Note Patched version is pre-set for the planned next release (`2026.2.22`). Once that npm release is out, advisory can be published without further field edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Status Published
Exploitability 0.5
Weighted Severity 7.0
Risk 3.5
Affected and Fixed Packages Package Details
Introduced and Fixed Package Commit Patches Package Commit Patches Details
Weaknesses (2)
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path
System Score Found at
cvssv3.1 7.8 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p.json
cvssv4 5.1 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p.json
generic_textual MODERATE
Reference id Reference type URL
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
CVE-2026-32016 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32016
dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd Other https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd
GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p Advisory https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos
No exploits are available.

No EPSS data available for this advisory.

Patch URL
There are no known patches.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p.json
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Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p.json
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Vector: SSVCv2/E:N/A:N/T:T/P:M/B:A/M:M/D:T/2026-03-21T03:20:07Z/

Decision: Track

Source URL: https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/blob/develop/2026/32xxx/CVE-2026-32016.json

Source Advisory: vulnrichment/CVE-2026-32016

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 {'Automatable': 'no'},
 {'Technical Impact': 'total'},
 {'Mission Prevalence': 'minimal'},
 {'Public Well-being Impact': 'material'},
 {'Mission & Well-being': 'medium'}]