Link following in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-32020

 

Link following in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-32020

Published: May 1, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU128822
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-32020
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-32020

Install security update from vendor's website.

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