CVE-2026-43570
OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.4.5 - Symlink Traversal in Remote Marketplace Repository Path Handling
Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.4.5 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in remote marketplace repository path handling that allows attackers to escape the expected repository root. Attackers can exploit this by providing crafted symlink paths to access files outside the intended repository directory.
INFO
Published Date :
May 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-43570
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
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.5 or later.
- Ensure proper validation of repository paths.
- Implement strict checking for symlink behavior.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.4.5 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in remote marketplace repository path handling that allows attackers to escape the expected repository root. Attackers can exploit this by providing crafted symlink paths to access files outside the intended repository directory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-61 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/94b0062e90467e1582b47cc971f308457c537f3a Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b1dd3ded3589f6fa60ab85b3930a82d538edaeae Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cr8r-7g2h-6wr6 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-in-remote-marketplace-repository-path-handling