CVE-2026-32018: OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 - Race Condition in Sandbox Registry Write Operations

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a race condition vulnerability in concurrent updateRegistry and removeRegistryEntry operations for sandbox containers and browsers. Attackers can exploit unsynchronized read-modify-write operations without locking to cause registry updates to lose data, resurrect removed entries, or corrupt sandbox state affecting list, prune, and recreate operations.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw<2026.2.19
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<2026.2.19

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.2.19

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32018?

The severity of CVE-2026-32018 is classified as critical due to the potential for unauthorized access and data corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32018?

To fix CVE-2026-32018, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.2.19 or later.

3

What types of operations are affected by CVE-2026-32018?

CVE-2026-32018 affects the concurrent updateRegistry and removeRegistryEntry operations in OpenClaw.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-32018?

CVE-2026-32018 can be exploited by attackers who can access sandbox containers and browsers running vulnerable versions of OpenClaw.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-32018?

CVE-2026-32018 is a race condition vulnerability that occurs in unsynchronized read-modify-write operations.

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