CVE-2026-41397
Severity CVSS v4.0:
HIGH
Type:
CWE-59
Link Following
Publication date:
28/04/2026
Last modified:
28/04/2026
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.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
7.60
Severity 4.0
HIGH
Base Score 3.x
6.80
Severity 3.x
MEDIUM
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- 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



