CVE-2026-32020
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following in Static File Handler
CVSS Score
3.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
2th
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.
| CWE | CWE-59 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.2.22
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5ghc-98wh-gwwf github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7c500ff6236fa087ec1ec88696ca9f6881e90dc5 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-symlink-following-in-static-file-handler
Credits
🔍 tdjackey