OpenClaw up to 2026.2.23 Configuration /usr/bin/env authorization
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.23. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /usr/bin/env of the component Configuration Handler. Such manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-32023. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.23 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file /usr/bin/env of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain an approval gating bypass vulnerability in system.run allowlist mode where nested transparent dispatch wrappers can suppress shell-wrapper detection. Attackers can exploit this by chaining multiple dispatch wrappers like /usr/bin/env to execute /bin/sh -c commands without triggering the expected approval prompt in allowlist plus ask=on-miss configurations.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-32023 since 03/10/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 2026.2.24 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 57c9a18180c8b14885bbd95474cbb17ff2d03f0b is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0586). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Affected
- Open Source OpenClaw
Product
Type
Name
Version
- 2026.2.0
- 2026.2.1
- 2026.2.2
- 2026.2.3
- 2026.2.4
- 2026.2.5
- 2026.2.6
- 2026.2.7
- 2026.2.8
- 2026.2.9
- 2026.2.10
- 2026.2.11
- 2026.2.12
- 2026.2.13
- 2026.2.14
- 2026.2.15
- 2026.2.16
- 2026.2.17
- 2026.2.18
- 2026.2.19
- 2026.2.20
- 2026.2.21
- 2026.2.22
- 2026.2.23
License
Website
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Exploiting
Class: AuthorizationCWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.2.24
Patch: 57c9a18180c8b14885bbd95474cbb17ff2d03f0b
Timeline
03/10/2026 CVE reserved03/20/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 VulDB entry created
03/26/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: GHSA-ccg8-46r6-9qgj
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-32023 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32023
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351968
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0586 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 03/20/2026 08:30Updated: 03/26/2026 08:15
Changes: 03/20/2026 08:30 (44), 03/20/2026 08:31 (35), 03/23/2026 12:50 (7), 03/25/2026 02:04 (12), 03/26/2026 08:15 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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