CVE-2026-32020

LOW

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

Title source: cna

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)

[Third Party Advisory] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5ghc-98wh-gwwf

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7c500ff6236fa087ec1ec88696ca9f6881e90dc5

View Patch ZIP pw:eip

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-symlink-following-in-static-file-handler

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3

EPSS 0.0002

EPSS Percentile 4.5%

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