CVE-2026-32978 in OpenClaw
Summary
OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an approval integrity vulnerability where system.run approvals fail to bind mutable file operands for certain script runners like tsx and jiti. Attackers can obtain approval for benign script commands, rewrite referenced scripts on disk, and execute modified code under the approved run context.
Responsible
VulnCheck
Reservation
03/17/2026
Disclosure
03/29/2026
Entries
| Published | Base | Temp | Vulnerability | CWE | Prod | Exp | Cou | EPSS | CTI | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2026 | 6.5 | 6.4 | OpenClaw authorization | 863 | Artificial Intelligence Software | Not defined | Official fix | 0.00000 | 6.32- | CVE-2026-32978 |