CVE-2026-35632: OpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handl

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35632 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handlers that use fs.appendFile on IDENTITY.md without symlink containment checks. Attackers with workspace access can plant symlinks to append attacker-controlled content to arbitrary files, enabling remote code execution via crontab injection or unauthorized access via SSH key manipulation.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-61
Published	2026-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-09 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2026.2.22

Fixed in: newer than 2026.2.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2026.2.22

npm install openclaw@">2026.2.22"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-35632?

openclaw: upgrade to newer than 2026.2.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35632 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35632 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-35632 affect?

CVE-2026-35632 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). OpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handlers that use fs.appendFile on IDENTITY.md without symlink containment checks. Attackers with workspace access can plant symlinks t

How urgent is CVE-2026-35632?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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