How severe is CVE-2026-31997?

CVE-2026-31997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-31997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-31997?

CVE-2026-31997 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-31997?

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

Does CVE-2026-31997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-31997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13033.

When was CVE-2026-31997 published?

CVE-2026-31997 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-31997

CVE-2026-31997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v4: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13033
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 fail to pin executable identity for non-path-like argv[0] tokens in system.run approvals, allowing post-approval executable rebind attacks. Attackers can modify PATH resolution after approval to execute a different binary than the operator approved, enabling arbitrary command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-31997?: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 fail to pin executable identity for non-path-like argv[0] tokens in system.run approvals, allowing post-approval executable rebind attacks. Attackers can modify PATH resolution after approval to execute a different binary than the operator approved, enabling arbitrary command execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-31997?: CVE-2026-31997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-31997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-31997?: CVE-2026-31997 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-31997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-31997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-31997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13033.
When was CVE-2026-31997 published?: CVE-2026-31997 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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