CVE-2026-32018
CVE-2026-32018 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
- CVSS v4: 2.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13284
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a race condition vulnerability in concurrent updateRegistry and removeRegistryEntry operations for sandbox containers and browsers. Attackers can exploit unsynchronized read-modify-write operations without locking to cause registry updates to lose data, resurrect removed entries, or corrupt sandbox state affecting list, prune, and recreate operations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32018?
- OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a race condition vulnerability in concurrent updateRegistry and removeRegistryEntry operations for sandbox containers and browsers. Attackers can exploit unsynchronized read-modify-write operations without locking to cause registry updates to lose data, resurrect removed entries, or corrupt sandbox state affecting list, prune, and recreate operations.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32018?
- CVE-2026-32018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-32018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-32018?
- CVE-2026-32018 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-32018?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-32018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-32018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13284.
- When was CVE-2026-32018 published?
- CVE-2026-32018 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/cc29be8c9bcdfaecb90f0ab13124c8f5362a6741
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gq83-8q7q-9hfx
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-race-condition-in-sandbox-registry-write-operations
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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