CVE-2026-44113 HIGH

CVE-2026-44113: OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Time-of-Check/Time-of-Use Race Condition in OpenShell FS Bridge

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-367
Published May 6, 2026
Last update May 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a time-of-check/time-of-use race condition in the OpenShell filesystem bridge that allows attackers to read files outside the intended mount root. Attackers can exploit symlink swaps during filesystem operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and access unauthorized file contents.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 6, 2026 CVE published
May 13, 2026 Record updated