Untrusted search path in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-32009
Published: May 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128774
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-32009
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Software vendor:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to untrusted search path in safeBins allowlist mode when resolving executables from static default trusted directories. A local user can place a same-name binary in a trusted writable directory to execute arbitrary code.
Exploitation requires the ability to write into a trusted host binary directory.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.