CVE-2026-32016

Impact

### 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.

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References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• GitHub advisory
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32016