CVE-2026-44112
OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Symlink Swap Race Condition in OpenShell FS Bridge Writes
CVSS Score
5.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a time-of-check/time-of-use race condition in OpenShell sandbox filesystem writes that allows attackers to redirect writes outside the intended mount root. Attackers can exploit symlink swaps during filesystem operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and write files outside the local mount root.
| CWE | CWE-367 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | May 6, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.4.22
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wppj-c6mr-83jj github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7be82d4fd1193bcb7e44ee38838f00bf924ffa76 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-swap-race-condition-in-openshell-fs-bridge-writes
Credits
🔍 vladimir tokarev (@VladimirEliTokarev)