Link following in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-32020
Published: May 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128822
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-32020
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper link resolution before file access in the Control UI static file handler when serving Control UI assets and SPA fallback files. A local user can place a symlink under the Control UI root to disclose sensitive information.
Exploitation requires symlinks to exist inside the Control UI root.
Affected software
OpenClaw
How to mitigate CVE-2026-32020
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.2.22