Vulnerability · Published Mar 19, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-32038OpenClaw - Sandbox Network Isolation Bypass via docker.network=container Parameter
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper access control in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 20% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.2.24 contains a sandbox network isolation bypass vulnerability that allows trusted operators to join another container's network namespace. Attackers can configure the docker.network parameter with container:<id> values to reach services in target container namespaces and bypass network hardening controls.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 2026.2.24 | GHSA-ww6v-v748-x7g9 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- GHSA Advisory GHSA-ww6v-v748-x7g9 vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw - Sandbox Network Isolation Bypass via docker.network=container Parameter third-party-advisory