CVE-2026-32003

CVE-2026-32003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32003?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-32003?
CVE-2026-32003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-32003 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32003?
CVE-2026-32003 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32003?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-32003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13257.
When was CVE-2026-32003 published?
CVE-2026-32003 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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