CVE-2026-41397

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.8

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedApr 28, 2026

First seenApr 28, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.3.31 or later
openclaw2026.3.31 or later

Patches

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwf8-44x6-32c2

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.3.31	2026.3.31
openclawnpm	v < 2026.3.31	2026.3.31

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