8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-32013
OpenClaw < 2026.2.25 - Symlink Traversal in agents.files Methods
Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in the agents.files.get and agents.files.set methods that allows reading and writing files outside the agent workspace. Attackers can exploit symlinked allowlisted files to access arbitrary host files within gateway process permissions, potentially enabling code execution through file overwrite attacks.

INFO

Published Date :

March 19, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 19, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.25 or later to fix symlink traversal.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.25 or later.
  • Restrict file access based on least privilege.
  • Monitor agent file access activities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-32013.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/125f4071bcbc0de32e769940d07967db47f09d3d
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fgvx-58p6-gjwc
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-in-agents-files-methods
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-32013 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in the agents.files.get and agents.files.set methods that allows reading and writing files outside the agent workspace. Attackers can exploit symlinked allowlisted files to access arbitrary host files within gateway process permissions, potentially enabling code execution through file overwrite attacks.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-59
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/125f4071bcbc0de32e769940d07967db47f09d3d
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fgvx-58p6-gjwc
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-in-agents-files-methods
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.