CVE-2026-32003

What it is

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an environment variable injection vulnerability in the system.run function that allows attackers to bypass command allowlist restrictions via SHELLOPTS and PS4 environment variables. An attacker who can invoke system.run with request-scoped environment variables can execute arbitrary shell commands outside the intended allowlisted command body through bash xtrace expansion.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-03-19 22:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:34 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-03-19 22:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:34 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.2.22

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High