CVE-2026-41364
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary File Write via Symlink Following in SSH Sandbox Tar Upload
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a symlink following vulnerability in SSH sandbox tar upload that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit this by uploading tar archives containing symlinks to escape the sandbox and overwrite files on the remote host.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 28, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| 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 2026.3.31 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Restrict SSH sandbox access.
- Validate uploaded file contents.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a symlink following vulnerability in SSH sandbox tar upload that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit this by uploading tar archives containing symlinks to escape the sandbox and overwrite files on the remote host. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3d5af14984ac1976c747a8e11581d697bd0829dc Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fv94-qvg8-xqpw Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-write-via-symlink-following-in-ssh-sandbox-tar-upload