Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain a stdin-only policy bypass vulnerability in the grep tool within tools.exec.safeBins that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying a pattern via the -e flag parameter. Attackers can include a positional filename operand to bypass file access restrictions and read sensitive files .env from the working directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c6ee14d60e4cbd6a82f9b2d74ebeb1e8ee81Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3xfw-4pmr-4xc5Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-grep-e-flaThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-32022?
CVE-2026-32022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain a stdin-only policy bypass vulnerability in the grep tool within tools.exec.safeBins that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying a pattern v...
How severe is CVE-2026-32022?
CVE-2026-32022 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.