Symlink Following Vulnerability in OpenClaw by OpenClaw
CVE-2026-62189

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-62189?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.6.9 are vulnerable to a symlink following issue in the mirror sync feature. This flaw enables lower-trust callers to execute actions that necessitate stronger authorization. When exploited, attackers can manipulate remote symlink parents to bypass essential policy checks and authorization constraints, particularly when the affected feature is enabled and accessible.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.6.9

OpenClaw 2026.6.9

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-fol...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rex Liu (@rexpository)
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