CVE-2026-62189

high

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.

References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-07-13

Updated: 2026-07-13

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Severity: High

CVSS v4

Base Score: 7.6

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Severity: High