CVE-2026-41296

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a time-of-check-time-of-use race condition in the remote filesystem bridge readFile function that allows sandbox escape. Attackers can exploit the separate path validation and file read operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and read arbitrary files.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-04-21 00:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-21 00:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:46 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-367

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.3.31

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None