CVE-2026-32059 OpenClaw 2026.2.22-2 < 2026.2.23 - Allowlist Bypass via sort Long-Option Abbreviation in tools.exec.safeBins
Attackers can bypass command allowlist restrictions in OpenClaw by exploiting GNU long-option abbreviation parsing in the sort command validation logic.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-32059?
CVE-2026-32059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 11 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenClaw version 2026.2.22-2 prior to 2026.2.23 tools.exec.safeBins validation for sort command fails to properly validate GNU long-option abbreviations, allowing attackers to bypass denied-flag checks via abbreviated options. Remote attackers can execute sort commands with abbreviated long options to skip approval requirements in allowlist mode.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32059?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32059?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2026-32059 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32059 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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