CVE-2026-31997

low-risk
Published 2026-03-19

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.01% 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
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.0/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Openclaw

References (2)

Mitigation https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q399-23r3-hfx4
Third Party Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-executable-rebind-via-unbound-path...
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low-risk
Severity 16/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal