Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in browser trace and download output path handling that allows local attackers to escape the managed temp root directory. An attacker with local access can create symlinks to route file writes outside the intended temp directory, enabling arbitrary file overwrite on the affected system.
Problem types
CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Product status
Any version before 2026.2.25
2026.2.25 (semver)
Credits
tdjackey
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r))
github.com/...ommit/496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...in-browser-trace-download-path-handling (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.25 - Symlink Traversal in Browser Trace/Download Path Handling)