CVE-2026-44112

Critical

Description

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.6
Exploit probability94. percentile7.3%
ProductOpenclaw
PublishedMay 6, 2026
First seenMay 6, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-367CWE-367

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
openclaw openclawv < 2026.4.222026.4.22
openclawnpmv < 2026.4.222026.4.22

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