CVE-2026-32020
MEDIUM
4,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
LOW
3,3
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Description
AI Translation Available
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.
59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality
Integrity
Access Control
Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories
Modify Files Or Directories
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems:
Windows, Unix
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7c500ff6236fa087ec1ec88696ca9f6881e…
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5ghc-98wh-gwwf
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-symlink-f…