Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32059
OpenClaw version 2026.2.22-2 prior to 2026.2.23 tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort command fails to properly validate GNU long-option abbreviations, allowing attackers to bypass denied-flag checks via abbreviated options. Remote attackers can execute sort commands with abbreviated long options to skip approval requirements in allowlist mode.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.004 (29.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.2.22-2, 2026.2.23
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32059?
- CVE-2026-32059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32059?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.