Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain a race condition vulnerability in ZIP extraction that allows local attackers to write files outside the intended destination directory. Attackers can exploit a time-of-check-time-of-use race between path validation and file write operations by rebinding parent directory symlinks to redirect writes outside the extraction root.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.2 | 2026.3.2 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.3.2 | 2026.3.2 | GHSA-r54r-wmmq-mh84 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0573 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 23, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-r54r-wmmq-mh84) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.2 - Arbitrary File Write via ZIP Extraction Parent Symlink Race Condition third-party-advisory