CVE-2026-44112 OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Symlink Swap Race Condition in OpenShell FS Bridge Writes
Attackers can exploit a race condition to bypass sandbox restrictions and write files outside the intended mount root in OpenClaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-44112?
CVE-2026-44112 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 6 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a time-of-check/time-of-use race condition in OpenShell sandbox filesystem writes that allows attackers to redirect writes outside the intended mount root. Attackers can exploit symlink swaps during filesystem operations to bypass sandbox restrictions and write files outside the local mount root.
Weakness: CWE-367
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44112?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.4.22 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.4.22 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44112?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.4.22 or later.
Is CVE-2026-44112 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44112 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wppj-c6mr-83jj, MINI-6w7v-rvx4-524f, MINI-mpwq-qrxw-m475.