Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an approval bypass vulnerability in system.run execution that allows attackers to execute commands from unintended filesystem locations by rebinding writable parent symlinks in the current working directory after approval. An attacker can modify mutable parent symlink path components between approval and execution time to redirect command execution to a different location while preserving the visible working directory string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4b4718c8dfce2e2c48404aa5088af7c013bePatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4e690e09c746408b5e27617a20cb3fdc5190Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/78a7ff2d50fb3bcef351571cb5a0f21430a3Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d06632ba45a8482192792c55d5ff0b2e21abPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d82c042b09727a6148f3ca651b254c4a677aPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f7ww-2725-qvw2Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-bypass-via-parent-symlinkThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-27545?
CVE-2026-27545 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an approval bypass vulnerability in system.run execution that allows attackers to execute commands from unintended filesystem locations by rebinding writab...
How severe is CVE-2026-27545?
CVE-2026-27545 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-27545?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.