OpenClaw up to 2026.2.23 Binary /opt/homebrew/bin untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.23. This affects an unknown function of the file /opt/homebrew/bin of the component Binary Handler. Such manipulation leads to untrusted search path. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-32009. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.23 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the file /opt/homebrew/bin of the component Binary Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a policy bypass vulnerability in the safeBins allowlist evaluation that trusts static default directories including writable package-manager paths like /opt/homebrew/bin and /usr/local/bin. An attacker with write access to these trusted directories can place a malicious binary with the same name as an allowed executable to achieve arbitrary command execution within the OpenClaw runtime context.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-32009 since 03/10/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.24 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a 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-2026-0501). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.2.24
Patch: b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a

Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 CVE reserved
03/20/2026 +10 days Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32009 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32009
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351986
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0501 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2026 08:37
Updated: 03/25/2026 00:35
Changes: 03/20/2026 08:37 (80), 03/24/2026 10:43 (7), 03/25/2026 00:35 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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