CVE-2026-62189
7.6
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a symlink following vulnerability in the mirror sync feature that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. Attackers can exploit remote symlink parents to bypass policy checks and authorization boundaries when the feature is enabled and reachable.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 0 < 2026.6.9 | affected |
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 2026.6.9 | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
- CWE-367: Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync
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