CVE-2026-32020

LOW

OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following in Static File Handler

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-5ghc-98wh-gwwf)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5ghc-98wh-gwwf
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following in Static File Handler
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-symlink-following-in-static-file-handler

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 2.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (3)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.2.22npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.2.22
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.2.22
Published Mar 19, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 20, 2026