Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in avatar handling that allows attackers to read arbitrary files outside the configured workspace boundary. Remote attackers can exploit this by requesting avatar resources through gateway surfaces to disclose local files accessible to the OpenClaw process.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 | GHSA-rx3g-mvc3-qfjf |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0472 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 12, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rx3g-mvc3-qfjf) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Symlink Traversal in Avatar Handling third-party-advisory