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CVE-2026-35632

Openclaw remote code execution

7.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.31%
  1. Published9 Apr 2026

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openclaw≤ 2026.2.22

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-35632 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-35632 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.31%.

How severe is CVE-2026-35632?

CVE-2026-35632 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-35632?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35632?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.