CVE-2026-32013
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Symlink Traversal in OpenClaw Agents Enables Host File Access

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-23

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in the agents.files.get and agents.files.set methods that allows reading and writing files outside the agent workspace. Attackers can exploit symlinked allowlisted files to access arbitrary host files within gateway process permissions, potentially enabling code execution through file overwrite attacks.

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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-23
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-32013

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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.25 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 and involves a symlink traversal issue in the agents.files.get and agents.files.set methods.

It allows attackers to read and write files outside the intended agent workspace by exploiting symlinked allowlisted files.

This means attackers can access arbitrary host files with the permissions of the gateway process, potentially enabling code execution through file overwrite attacks.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files outside the agent workspace.

Attackers may overwrite files, which can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the gateway process.

This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, and availability, potentially leading to a full system compromise.

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