CVE-2026-62189: OpenClaw < 2026.6.9 Symlink Following via Mirror Sync

Severity: high (CVSS 7.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-07-13 · updated 2026-10-24
Weakness: CWE-59

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.6.9 — fixed in 2026.6.9

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.6.9. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-following-via-mirror-sync

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