Vulnerability in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32920
OpenClaw before 2026.3.12 automatically discovers and loads plugins from .OpenClaw/extensions/ without explicit trust verification, allowing arbitrary code execution. Attackers can execute malicious code by including crafted workspace plugins in cloned repositories that execute when users run OpenClaw from the directory.
EPSS: 0.003 (25.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.3.12
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32920?
- CVE-2026-32920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-31.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32920?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.