OpenClaw up to 2026.3.1 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-22180. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain a path-confinement bypass vulnerability in browser output handling that allows writes outside intended root directories. Attackers can exploit insufficient canonical path-boundary validation in file write operations to escape root-bound restrictions and write files to arbitrary locations.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-22180 since 01/06/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 104d32bb64cdf19d5e77f70553a511a2ae90ad1c is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0573). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.2
Patch: 104d32bb64cdf19d5e77f70553a511a2ae90ad1c

Timelineinfo

01/06/2026 CVE reserved
03/18/2026 +71 days Advisory disclosed
03/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/22/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-3pxq-f3cp-jmxp
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22180 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351465
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0573 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2026 07:02
Updated: 03/22/2026 01:58
Changes: 03/18/2026 07:02 (78), 03/19/2026 03:53 (7), 03/22/2026 01:58 (10)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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