CVE-2026-32044

Published: Mar 21, 2026 Last Modified: Mar 21, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 6,7
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: active
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 5,5
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high

Description

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OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation.

409

Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Availability
Potential Impacts:
Dos: Amplification Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu) Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory)
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
View CWE Details
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0dbb92dd2bcf9a32379d11c0f11ed016669…
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-77hf-7fqf-f227
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-tar-archive-safety-bypass-in-skil…