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CVE-2026-32917: openclaw vulnerability
CVE-2026-32917: critical vulnerability affecting openclaw. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 9.2 CRITICAL
- EPSS
- 78.07%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- openclaw
What is known
OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 contains a remote command injection vulnerability in the iMessage attachment staging flow that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on configured remote hosts. The vulnerability exists because unsanitized remote attachment paths containing shell metacharacters are passed directly to the SCP remote operand without validation, enabling command execution when remote attachment staging is enabled.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-32917, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.2) affecting openclaw, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether openclaw is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.