CVE-2026-41397

MEDIUM

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

Title source: cna

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)

[Vendor Advisory] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwf8-44x6-32c2

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c02ee8a3a4cb390b23afdf21317aa8b2096854d1

View Patch ZIP pw:eip

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3b9dab0ece4643a9643e6a45459f5c709d3ce320

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-unrestricted-file-sync-and-symlink-traversal

Scores

CVSS v3 6.8

EPSS 0.0006

EPSS Percentile 17.9%

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 (2)

OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.31

OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.31

Published Apr 28, 2026

Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026