CVE-2026-32978

Name: CVE-2026-32978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-29T13:17:01.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.4/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32978 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

9.4/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.3.11

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qc36-x95h-7j53Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-bypass-via-unrecognized-script-runnersThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32978?

How severe is CVE-2026-32978?

CVE-2026-32978 has a CVSS score of 9.4/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32978?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST