CVE-2026-32979

Name: CVE-2026-32979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-29T13:17:02.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an approval integrity vulnerability allowing attackers to execute rewritten local code by modifying scripts between approval and execution when exact file binding cannot occur. Remote attackers can change approved local scripts before execution to achieve unintended code execution as the OpenClaw runtime user.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an approval integrity vulnerability allowing attackers to execute rewritten local code by modifying scripts between approval and execution when exact file binding cannot occur. Remote attackers can change approved local scripts before execution to achieve unintended code execution as the OpenClaw runtime user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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

0.13%

3.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.3.11

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xf99-j42q-5w5pMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unbound-interpreter-and-runtime-commands-bypass-in-node-host-approvalThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32979?

How severe is CVE-2026-32979?

CVE-2026-32979 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32979?

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