CVE-2026-44113

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a time-of-check/time-of-use race condition in the OpenShell filesystem bridge that allows attackers to read files outside the intended mount root. Attackers can exploit symlink swaps during filesystem operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and access unauthorized file contents.

CVSS v3 7.7 HIGH

7.7^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 4.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/95119017c847c737bd113f0bff728c4666d79c45	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-time-of-check-time-of-use-race-condition-in-openshell-fs-bridge	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-06 20:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:50

NVD link : CVE-2026-44113

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44113

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44113

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Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-367

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

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