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CVE-2026-62189 Details

Description

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.

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.1 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9 [email protected]MitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync [email protected]Third Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-367Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition[email protected]
CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
openclaw openclaw
< 2026.6.9

CPE

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

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

4 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2026-62189
NVD Published Date:
Jul 13, 2026
NVD Last Modified:
Jul 15, 2026
Source:
[email protected]