CVE-2026-44113
OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Time-of-Check/Time-of-Use Race Condition in OpenShell FS Bridge
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 the OpenShell filesystem bridge that allows attackers to read files outside the intended mount root. Attackers can exploit symlink swaps during filesystem operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and access unauthorized file contents.
| 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:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.4.22
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/95119017c847c737bd113f0bff728c4666d79c45 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-time-of-check-time-of-use-race-condition-in-openshell-fs-bridge
Credits
🔍 vladimir tokarev (@VladimirEliTokarev)