CVE-2026-32009: OpenClaw SafeBins Static Default Trusted Dirs Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2026-32009 is a HIGH (CVSS 5.7) safebins static default trusted dirs vulnerability (CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves safebins static default trusted dirs allow writable-dir binary hijack (`jq`). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.24.
CVE-2026-32009 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.7
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2026-32009
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.
npm install openclaw@2026.2.24Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
npm ls openclawHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-32009, inspect your project dependencies using npm:
npm ls openclawAnalyze 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 2026.2.24), 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-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere, where the product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. 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
CVE-2026-32009 Affected OpenClaw Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
openclaw
|
npm |
< 2026.2.24
|
2026.2.24
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-5gj7-jf77-q2q2",
"modified" : "2026-03-30T13:21:53Z",
"published" : "2026-03-03T21:34:45Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-32009" ],
"summary" : "OpenClaw: safeBins static default trusted dirs allow writable-dir binary hijack (`jq`)",
"details" : "### Summary\nIn `openclaw<=2026.2.23`, safe-bin trust in allowlist mode relied on static default trusted directories that included package-manager paths (notably `/opt/homebrew/bin` and `/usr/local/bin`).\nWhen a same-name binary (for example `jq`) is placed in one of those trusted default directories, safe-bin evaluation can be satisfied and execute the attacker-controlled binary.\n\n### Impact\nThis is an exec allowlist `safeBins` policy bypass that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context.\nSeverity is set to Medium given the required ability to write into trusted host binary directories.\n\n### Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Vulnerable versions: `<= 2026.2.23`\n- Patched versions: `>= 2026.2.24` (planned next npm release)\n- Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-24): `2026.2.23`\n\n### Root Cause\n- Default safe-bin trusted directories included package-manager/user-managed paths.\n- Trust decision was directory-membership only for resolved executable paths.\n\n### Remediation\n- Restrict default safe-bin trusted directories to immutable system paths: `/bin`, `/usr/bin`.\n- Require explicit operator opt-in for package-manager/user paths via `tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirs`.\n\n### Fix Commit(s)\n- `b67e600bff696ff2ed9b470826590c0ce6b3bb0a`\n\n### Release Process Note\n`patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.24`).\nOnce npm release `2026.2.24` is published, this advisory should be ready for publish without additional version edits.\n\nOpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.\n\n\n### Publication Update (2026-02-25)\n`openclaw@2026.2.24` is published on npm and contains the fix commit(s) listed above. This advisory now marks `>= 2026.2.24` as patched.",
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"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-426", "CWE-428", "CWE-829" ],
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