Vulnerability Intelligence Report
OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
CVE-2026-32978
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.4
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:0.18%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-863 ↗Incorrect Authorization
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 0 < 2026.3.11 (affected), 2026.3.11 (unaffected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.179%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | VulnCheck · Bug Bounty Provider · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-03-17T11:31:33 |
| Published | 2026-03-29T12:44:27 |
| Patch Date | 2026-03-12 |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-23T16:15:28 |
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