CVE-2026-44113

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.7

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMay 6, 2026

First seenMay 6, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-367CWE-367

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.4.22 or later
openclaw2026.4.22 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/95119017c847c737bd113f0bff728c4666d79c45

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.4.22	2026.4.22
openclawnpm	v < 2026.4.22	2026.4.22

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