CVE-2026-62189

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a symlink following vulnerability in the mirror sync feature that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. Attackers can exploit remote symlink parents to bypass policy checks and authorization boundaries when the feature is enabled and reachable.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.6 / Impact : 5.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

14 Jul 2026, 18:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9 -~~	() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync - Third Party Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
First Time		Openclaw Openclaw openclaw

13 Jul 2026, 22:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-13 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-15 05:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-62189

Mitre link : CVE-2026-62189

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62189

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CWE-367

Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

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