Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a sandbox bind validation vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass allowed-root and blocked-path checks via symlinked parent directories with non-existent leaf paths. Attackers can craft bind source paths that appear within allowed roots but resolve outside sandbox boundaries once missing leaf components are created, weakening bind-source isolation enforcement.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.24 | 2026.2.24 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.24 | 2026.2.24 | GHSA-m8v2-6wwh-r4gc |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0501 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 23, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-m8v2-6wwh-r4gc) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.24 - Sandbox Bind Validation Bypass via Symlink-Parent Missing-Leaf Paths third-party-advisory