vulnerability · openclaw
OpenShell mirror sync could follow remote symlink parents
OpenShell mirror sync could follow remote symlink parents. The official advisory identifies openclaw <= 2026.6.6 as affected.
high severityconfirmed confidencepatchedNo known exploitation
Quick answer
What defenders need to know
- What is it?
- OpenShell mirror sync could follow remote symlink parents. The official advisory identifies openclaw <= 2026.6.6 as affected.
- Who is affected?
- openclaw <= 2026.6.6
- What should defenders do?
- Upgrade openclaw to 2026.6.9 or later.
- Is a fix available?
- Yes. Upgrade to 2026.6.9.
01 / Response
What to do
- Upgrade openclaw to 2026.6.9 or later.
- Until upgraded, restrict the affected feature to trusted operators or disable it when it is not needed.
02 / Technical assessment
Evidence-backed analysis
OpenClaw's official security advisory assigns high severity with CVSS 8.4 and references CWE-59, CWE-367.
- Official advisory: OpenShell mirror sync could follow remote symlink parents.
- Affected range: <= 2026.6.6. First patched version: 2026.6.9.
03 / Timeline
Disclosure timeline
- Advisory published
OpenClaw published GHSA-m38g-vpwj-mpg9.
04 / Standards crosswalk
Standards crosswalk
FrameworkControl IDStatusEvidence
Control ID
CWE-59weakness referenceStatusSupported
Control ID
CWE-367weakness referenceStatusSupported
05 / Primary sources