How severe is CVE-2026-31993?

CVE-2026-31993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-31993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-31993?

CVE-2026-31993 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-31993?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-31993 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-31993 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13025.

When was CVE-2026-31993 published?

CVE-2026-31993 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-31993

CVE-2026-31993 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-184.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v4: 5.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13025
Weakness: CWE-184
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist parsing mismatch vulnerability in the macOS companion app that allows authenticated operators to bypass exec approval checks. Attackers with operator.write privileges and a paired macOS beta node can craft shell-chain payloads that pass incomplete allowlist validation and execute arbitrary commands on the paired host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-31993?: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist parsing mismatch vulnerability in the macOS companion app that allows authenticated operators to bypass exec approval checks. Attackers with operator.write privileges and a paired macOS beta node can craft shell-chain payloads that pass incomplete allowlist validation and execute arbitrary commands on the paired host.
How severe is CVE-2026-31993?: CVE-2026-31993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-31993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-31993?: CVE-2026-31993 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-31993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-31993 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-31993 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13025.
When was CVE-2026-31993 published?: CVE-2026-31993 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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