How severe is CVE-2026-32044?

CVE-2026-32044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-32044 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-2026-32044?

CVE-2026-32044 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32044?

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

Does CVE-2026-32044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13937.

When was CVE-2026-32044 published?

CVE-2026-32044 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32044

CVE-2026-32044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-409.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 6.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13937
Weakness: CWE-409
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32044?: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation.
How severe is CVE-2026-32044?: CVE-2026-32044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-32044 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-2026-32044?: CVE-2026-32044 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13937.
When was CVE-2026-32044 published?: CVE-2026-32044 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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