CVE-2026-32020 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-32020: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following in Static File Handler

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-59
Published March 19, 2026
Last update March 20, 2026

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2026 CVE published
March 20, 2026 Record updated