Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handlers that use fs.appendFile on IDENTITY.md without symlink containment checks. Attackers with workspace access can plant symlinks to append attacker-controlled content to arbitrary files, enabling remote code execution via crontab injection or unauthorized access via SSH key manipulation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | <= 2026.2.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7xr2-q9vf-x4r5ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-via-identity-md-Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7xr2-q9vf-x4r5ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35632?
CVE-2026-35632 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). OpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handlers that use fs.appendFile on IDENTITY.md without symlink containment checks. Attackers wi...
How severe is CVE-2026-35632?
CVE-2026-35632 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35632?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.