CVE-2026-32020

LOW

3.3

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the static file handler that follows symbolic links, allowing out-of-root file reads. Attackers can place symlinks under the Control UI root directory to bypass directory confinement checks and read arbitrary files outside the intended root.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score3.3

SeverityLOW

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published3/19/2026

Last Modified3/23/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

openclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59CWE-22

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7c500ff6236fa087ec1ec88696ca9f6881e90dc5(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5ghc-98wh-gwwf(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-symlink-following-in-static-file-handler(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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