CVE-2026-32048: Openclaw Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p7gr-f84w-hqg5
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CWE-284 CWE-732 CWE-269
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32048 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's sandboxed sessions_spawn now enforces sandbox inheritance for cross-agent spawns. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.1.

CVE-2026-32048 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32048
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p7gr-f84w-hqg5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-32048

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openclaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.3.1 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-32048, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openclaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.3.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Openclaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary A sandboxed session could use cross-agent `sessions_spawn` to create a child under an agent configured with `sandbox.mode="off"`, downgrading runtime confinement. ### Impact In mixed-agent setups that allow cross-agent spawning, a sandboxed requester could escape into an unsandboxed child runtime. ### Fix Spawn-time sandbox inheritance is now enforced: if the requester is sandboxed and the resolved child runtime would be unsandboxed, spawn is rejected. ### Affected and Patched Versions - Affected: `<= 2026.2.26` - Patched: `2026.3.1`

CVE-2026-32048 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.1
2026.3.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p7gr-f84w-hqg5
NVD — CVE-2026-32048 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32048
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-cross-agent-sessions-spawn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32048?
CVE-2026-32048 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's sandboxed sessions_spawn now enforces sandbox inheritance for cross-agent spawns under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.1 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-32048?
Upgrading to 2026.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32048?
CVE-2026-32048 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-32048?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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