CVE-2026-41383

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an arbitrary directory deletion vulnerability in mirror mode that allows attackers to delete remote directories by influencing remoteWorkspaceDir and remoteAgentWorkspaceDir configuration values. Attackers can manipulate these OpenShell config paths to cause mirror sync operations to delete unintended remote directory contents and replace them with uploaded workspace data.

At a glance

Exploitability

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

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-04-28 19:37 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-28 19:37 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:46 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.4.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High