CVE-2026-31993
low-risk
Published 2026-03-19
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist parsing mismatch vulnerability in the macOS companion app that allows authenticated operators to bypass exec approval checks. Attackers with operator.write privileges and a paired macOS beta node can craft shell-chain payloads that pass incomplete allowlist validation and execute arbitrary commands on the paired host.
Do I need to act?
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0.07% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
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4
CVSS 4.8/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-parsing-mismatch-in-syst...
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
15/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal