Vulnerability in Openclaw
CVE-2026-41364
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a symlink following vulnerability in SSH sandbox tar upload that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit this by uploading tar archives containing symlinks to escape the sandbox and overwrite files on the remote host.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (52.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 52nd percentile — 52.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.002
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.3.31
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fv94-qvg8-xqpw (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3d5af14984ac1976c747a8e11581d697bd0829dc (Patch, patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-write-via-symlink-followin… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41364?
- CVE-2026-41364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-04-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41364?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.