CVE-2026-32024
Received Received - Intake
Symlink Traversal in OpenClaw Avatar Handling Allows Arbitrary File Read

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-23

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in avatar handling that allows attackers to read arbitrary files outside the configured workspace boundary. Remote attackers can exploit this by requesting avatar resources through gateway surfaces to disclose local files accessible to the OpenClaw process.
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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-23
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-32024
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.22 (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 2026.2.22 and involves a symlink traversal issue in the avatar handling functionality.

Attackers can exploit this by requesting avatar resources through gateway surfaces, which allows them to read arbitrary files outside the configured workspace boundary.

Essentially, this means that an attacker can access local files on the system that should normally be protected and inaccessible through the OpenClaw process.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system where OpenClaw is running.

This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information stored on the system.

Since the attacker can access files outside the intended workspace, it may expose system configuration files, user data, or other critical information.

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