CVE-2026-32046
CVE-2026-32046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-1188.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v4: 4.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13941
- Weakness: CWE-1188
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper sandbox configuration vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting renderer-side vulnerabilities without requiring a sandbox escape. Attackers can leverage the disabled OS-level sandbox protections in the Chromium browser container to achieve code execution on the host system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32046?
- OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper sandbox configuration vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting renderer-side vulnerabilities without requiring a sandbox escape. Attackers can leverage the disabled OS-level sandbox protections in the Chromium browser container to achieve code execution on the host system.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32046?
- CVE-2026-32046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-32046 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-2026-32046?
- CVE-2026-32046 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-32046?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-32046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-32046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13941.
- When was CVE-2026-32046 published?
- CVE-2026-32046 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1835dec2004fe7a62c6a7ba46b8485f124ec6199
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e7eba01efc4c3c400e9cfd3ce3d661cbc788a631
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-43x4-g22p-3hrq
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-os-level-sandbox-bypass-via-no-sandbox-flag
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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