Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a time-of-check-time-of-use race condition in the remote filesystem bridge readFile function that allows sandbox escape. Attackers can exploit the separate path validation and file read operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and read arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/121870a08583033ed6a0ed73d9ffea329912Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p3r-hh9g-5cmgVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-toctou-race-in-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41296?
CVE-2026-41296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a time-of-check-time-of-use race condition in the remote filesystem bridge readFile function that allows sandbox escape. Attackers can exploit the separate path vali...
How severe is CVE-2026-41296?
CVE-2026-41296 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.