Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.4.5 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in remote marketplace repository path handling that allows attackers to escape the expected repository root. Attackers can exploit this by providing crafted symlink paths to access files outside the intended repository directory.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 2026.3.22 – < 2026.4.5 | 2026.4.5 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | >= 2026.3.22, < 2026.4.5 | 2026.4.5 | GHSA-35mw-5vvr-vrxc |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1161 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 6, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-cr8r-7g2h-6wr6) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit (1) patch
- Patch Commit (2) patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.4.5 - Symlink Traversal in Remote Marketplace Repository Path Handling third-party-advisory