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GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r
No affected components available
Summary
Browser trace/download output path handling allowed symlink-root and symlink-parent escapes from the managed temp root.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Latest published npm version:
2026.2.24 - Affected versions:
<= 2026.2.24 - Planned patched release:
2026.2.25
Impact
An attacker with relevant local foothold and ability to influence output paths could route writes outside the intended temp root via symlink traversal, leading to arbitrary file overwrite.
Fix Commit(s)
496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3
Release Process Note
patched_versions is pre-set to the release (2026.2.25) so once npm 2026.2.25 is published, the advisory is published.
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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