Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains a sandbox boundary bypass vulnerability in the fs-bridge writeFile commit step that uses an unanchored container path during the final move operation. An attacker can exploit a time-of-check-time-of-use race condition by modifying parent paths inside the sandbox to redirect committed files outside the validated writable path within the container mount namespace.
Published: 2026-03-31
Score: 5.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Sandbox boundary bypass leading to unauthorized file writes outside container
Action: Update
AI Analysis

Impact

A race condition in the fs-bridge writeFile commit step allows an attacker to move a file from a protected internal path to an arbitrary location outside the sandbox. By modifying parent directory names after the decision to write but before the final move that writes the file, the attacker can redirect the committed file to any writable location within the container namespace. This flaw can let an adversary create, overwrite, or delete files that should be inaccessible, thereby compromising data integrity and potentially enabling privilege escalation or persistence within the system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all OpenClaw installations running a version earlier than 2026.3.11. Any deployment of the OpenClaw product before the specified release is potentially susceptible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.8 indicates moderate severity, and the EPSS score is not available; the issue is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the attacker to be able to alter directory names inside the sandbox prior to the final file commit, implying a local or privileged attacker with write access to the sandboxed file system. The attack vector is therefore inferred as a local compromise rather than a remote exploit.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 31, 2026 at 12:23 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.11 or newer.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict access to the container’s writable paths or remove the commit operation from exposed interfaces.
  • Consider implementing host‑level sandboxing controls such as AppArmor or SELinux to limit file system access.
  • Check the vendor’s website for additional guidance or future patches.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 31, 2026 at 12:23 UTC.

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History

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains a sandbox boundary bypass vulnerability in the fs-bridge writeFile commit step that uses an unanchored container path during the final move operation. An attacker can exploit a time-of-check-time-of-use race condition by modifying parent paths inside the sandbox to redirect committed files outside the validated writable path within the container mount namespace.
Title OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Sandbox Boundary Bypass via Unanchored writeFile Commit Path
First Time appeared Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw
Weaknesses CWE-367
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Vendors & Products Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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Openclaw Openclaw
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-31T13:28:21.918Z

Reserved: 2026-03-17T11:31:33.584Z

Link: CVE-2026-32977

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-31T13:28:17.918Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-03-31T12:16:29.660

Modified: 2026-03-31T12:16:29.660

Link: CVE-2026-32977

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-03-31T20:38:58Z

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