VDB-378196 · CVE-2026-62189 · GCVE-0-2026-62189

OpenClaw up to 2026.6.8 Mirror Sync Feature symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.6.8. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Mirror Sync Feature. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-62189. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.6.8. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Mirror Sync Feature. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-62189 since 07/13/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.6.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

OpenClaw

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.6.9

Timelineinfo

07/13/2026 CVE reserved
07/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/14/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-62189 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-378196

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2026 00:35
Changes: 07/14/2026 00:35 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103