Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32055
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain a path traversal vulnerability in workspace boundary validation that allows attackers to write files outside the workspace through in-workspace symlinks pointing to non-existent out-of-root targets. The vulnerability exists because the boundary check improperly resolves aliases, permitting the first write operation to escape the workspace boundary and create files in arbitrary locations.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.003 (24.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.26
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32055?
- CVE-2026-32055 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2026-03-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32055?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.