Symlink Following Vulnerability in OpenClaw Product from OpenClaw
CVE-2026-41364

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-41364?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.31 are susceptible to a symlink following vulnerability in the SSH sandbox tar upload feature. This security flaw allows remote attackers to exploit tar archives containing symbolic links, facilitating the overwriting of files on the remote host. The vulnerability enables attackers to break out of the sandbox environment, creating significant risks to the integrity of the file system.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.3.31

OpenClaw 2026.3.31

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3d5af14984ac1...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-f...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

AntAISecurityLab
.