CVE-2026-32020
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following in Static File Handler
Summary
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following in Static File Handler
Original description
The description as published by the source.
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the static file handler that follows symbolic links, allowing out-of-root file reads. Attackers can place symlinks under the Control UI root directory to bypass directory confinement checks and read arbitrary files outside the intended root.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vulncheck.com
- patch github.com