CVE-2026-41338
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Time-of-Check-Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) Vulnerability in Sandbox File Operations
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a time-of-check-time-of-use vulnerability in sandbox file operations that allows attackers to bypass fd-based defenses. Attackers can exploit check-then-act patterns in apply_patch, remove, and mkdir operations to manipulate files between validation and execution.
INFO
Published Date :
April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41338
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches for OpenClaw.
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.31 or later.
- Review and harden file operation security controls.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a time-of-check-time-of-use vulnerability in sandbox file operations that allows attackers to bypass fd-based defenses. Attackers can exploit check-then-act patterns in apply_patch, remove, and mkdir operations to manipulate files between validation and execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/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:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-367 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/32a4a47d602e0618f87b3e59f94d8c142767f860 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rm5c-4rmf-vvhw Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-time-of-check-time-of-use-toctou-vulnerability-in-sandbox-file-operations