mediumCVSS 6.1NVD status: Analyzed

CVE-2026-27523

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a sandbox bind validation vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass allowed-root and blocked-path checks via symlinked parent directories with non-existent leaf paths.

ComponentOpenClaw
Severitymedium (CVSS 6.1)
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Published (NVD)2026-03-18
Last modified2026-06-17
Affected versions
openclaw < 2026.2.24
Fixed in2026.2.24
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVnot listed

NVD description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a sandbox bind validation vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass allowed-root and blocked-path checks via symlinked parent directories with non-existent leaf paths. Attackers can craft bind source paths that appear within allowed roots but resolve outside sandbox boundaries once missing leaf components are created, weakening bind-source isolation enforcement.

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What to do

  • Upgrade OpenClaw to 2026.2.24 or later.
  • Do not expose the component's API or UI to the internet without authentication in front of it.

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