CVE-2026-31997

MEDIUM

6.0

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.0

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityHIGH

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionREQUIRED

Published3/19/2026

Last Modified3/19/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

openclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q399-23r3-hfx4(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-executable-rebind-via-unbound-path-token-in-system-run-approvals(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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