CVE-2026-41397

7.6 HIGH 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed Other

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability allowing attackers to traverse directory boundaries through symlink exploitation during file synchronization operations. Remote attackers can bypass sandbox restrictions by crafting malicious symlinks in mirror sync operations to access arbitrary files outside intended boundaries.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-04-28 19:37 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
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: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-59
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Openclaw < 2026.3.31

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.6

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Attack requirements: Present
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record