CVE-2026-41397CRITICAL 9.6EPSS p36.9%
CVE-2026-41397CVE-2026-41397
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.
Scoring
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.6 (CRITICAL) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| EPSS | 0.47% probability of exploitation · percentile 36.9% · 2026-06-19T12:03:05Z |
| Published | 2026-04-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-04-30 |
Underlying weaknesses· 1
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3b9dab0ece4643a9643e6a45459f5c709d3ce320
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c02ee8a3a4cb390b23afdf21317aa8b2096854d1
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwf8-44x6-32c2
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-unrestricted-file-sync-and-symlink-traversal
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| Type | Target | Confidence | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weakness | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')cwe-59 | 0% | live |
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