CVE-2026-32024
Symlink Traversal in OpenClaw Avatar Handling Allows Arbitrary File Read
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.22 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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