CVE-2026-32016
OpenClaw: macOS optional allowlist basename matching could bypass path-based policy
Description
### Summary On macOS node-host, optional exec-approval allowlist mode previously treated basename-only entries (for example `echo`) as trusted command matches. This could allow a same-name local binary (for example `./echo`) to run without approval under `security=allowlist` + `ask=on-miss`. ### Scope / Preconditions - macOS node-host path. - Optional exec approvals feature enabled with `security=allowlist`. - Basename-only allowlist entries configured. Default install posture is not impacted: `security=deny` by default. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published npm version at triage time: `2026.2.21-2` - Vulnerable range: `<=2026.2.21-2` - Planned patched version (next release): `>= 2026.2.22` ### Remediation - Enforced path-only allowlist matching on macOS node-host (basename fallback removed). - Added migration for legacy basename allowlist entries to last-resolved paths when available. - UI/store validation now rejects non-path allowlist patterns. ### Fix Commit(s) - dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd ### Release Process Note Patched version is pre-set for the planned next release (`2026.2.22`). Once that npm release is out, advisory can be published without further field edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
How to fix CVE-2026-32016
To remediate CVE-2026-32016, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 2026.2.22 or later
Is CVE-2026-32016 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2026.2.22