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CVE-2026-43570: OpenClaw contains a symlink traversal vulnerability

May 5, 2026 (updated May 8, 2026)

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.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-35mw-5vvr-vrxc
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/94b0062e90467e1582b47cc971f308457c537f3a
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b1dd3ded3589f6fa60ab85b3930a82d538edaeae
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cr8r-7g2h-6wr6
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43570
  • www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-in-remote-marketplace-repository-path-handling

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2026.3.22 before 2026.4.5

Fixed versions

  • 2026.4.5

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.4.5 or above.

Impact 6.5 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-61: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Source file

npm/openclaw/CVE-2026-43570.yml

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