CVE-2026-41397

MEDIUM

OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Sandbox Escape via Unrestricted File Sync and Symlink Traversal

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability allowing attackers to traverse directory boundaries through symlink exploitation during file synchronization operations. Remote attackers can bypass sandbox restrictions by crafting malicious symlinks in mirror sync operations to access arbitrary files outside intended boundaries.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-cwf8-44x6-32c2)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwf8-44x6-32c2
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Sandbox Escape via Unrestricted File Sync and Symlink Traversal
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-unrestricted-file-sync-and-symlink-traversal

Scores

CVSS v3 6.8
EPSS 0.0047
EPSS Percentile 36.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.3.31npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.31
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.31
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.31
Published Apr 28, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026