Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Allowed

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

2171 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-XJ38-JXC5-RPPX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-08 03:32 – Updated: 2026-04-13 21:30
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Details

On Linux, if the target of Root.Chmod is replaced with a symlink while the chmod operation is in progress, Chmod can operate on the target of the symlink, even when the target lies outside the root. The Linux fchmodat syscall silently ignores the AT_SYMLINK_NOFOLLOW flag, which Root.Chmod uses to avoid symlink traversal. Root.Chmod checks its target before acting and returns an error if the target is a symlink lying outside the root, so the impact is limited to cases where the target is replaced with a symlink between the check and operation.

Severity
6.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-32282"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-08T02:16:03Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "On Linux, if the target of Root.Chmod is replaced with a symlink while the chmod operation is in progress, Chmod can operate on the target of the symlink, even when the target lies outside the root. The Linux fchmodat syscall silently ignores the AT_SYMLINK_NOFOLLOW flag, which Root.Chmod uses to avoid symlink traversal. Root.Chmod checks its target before acting and returns an error if the target is a symlink lying outside the root, so the impact is limited to cases where the target is replaced with a symlink between the check and operation.",
  "id": "GHSA-xj38-jxc5-rppx",
  "modified": "2026-04-13T21:30:33Z",
  "published": "2026-04-08T03:32:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32282"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://go.dev/cl/763761"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://go.dev/issue/78293"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/0uYbvbPZRWU"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4864"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XJ73-XCMG-MC23

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-18 00:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:31
VLAI
Details

An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability in console port access of Juniper Networks Junos OS on NFX Series allows an attacker to bypass console access controls. When "set system ports console insecure" is enabled, root login is disallowed for Junos OS as expected. However, the root password can be changed using "set system root-authentication plain-text-password" on NFX Series systems, leading to a possible administrative bypass with physical access to the console. Password recovery, changing the root password from a console, should not have been allowed from an insecure console. This is similar to the vulnerability described in CVE-2019-0035 but affects different platforms and in turn requires a different fix. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on NFX Series: 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S7; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S8; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S12; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S8; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S7; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S5; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S2; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S1; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2-S1, 22.2R3; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R1-S2, 22.3R2.

Severity
6.8 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-28972"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-04-17T22:15:09Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability in console port access of Juniper Networks Junos OS on NFX Series allows an attacker to bypass console access controls. When \"set system ports console insecure\" is enabled, root login is disallowed for Junos OS as expected. However, the root password can be changed using \"set system root-authentication plain-text-password\" on NFX Series systems, leading to a possible administrative bypass with physical access to the console. Password recovery, changing the root password from a console, should not have been allowed from an insecure console. This is similar to the vulnerability described in CVE-2019-0035 but affects different platforms and in turn requires a different fix. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on NFX Series: 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S7; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S8; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S12; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S8; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S7; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S5; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S2; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S1; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2-S1, 22.2R3; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R1-S2, 22.3R2.",
  "id": "GHSA-xj73-xcmg-mc23",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T03:31:32Z",
  "published": "2023-04-18T00:32:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28972"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA70596"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XJ7G-33M8-GRPW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-30 00:34 – Updated: 2024-07-30 00:34
VLAI
Details

Comodo Firewall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the application to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21794.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-7249"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-29T22:15:05Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Comodo Firewall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the application to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21794.",
  "id": "GHSA-xj7g-33m8-grpw",
  "modified": "2024-07-30T00:34:24Z",
  "published": "2024-07-30T00:34:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7249"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-954"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XJC3-VJH6-M283

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-25 21:31 – Updated: 2025-02-25 21:31
VLAI
Details

Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

Severity
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-45418"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59",
      "CWE-61"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-02-25T20:15:35Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.",
  "id": "GHSA-xjc3-vjh6-m283",
  "modified": "2025-02-25T21:31:43Z",
  "published": "2025-02-25T21:31:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45418"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24040"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XJVF-W7H7-789H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 00:38
VLAI
Details

Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of CUPS Printer Driver for macOS(*) may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installation to modify permissions of directories for which they would not normally have authorization. 

*:Canon PIXUS iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (Japan)

Canon PIXMA MG2500 Series and iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (US and Europe)

Severity
5.0 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
5.1 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-6892"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-29T00:16:16Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of CUPS Printer Driver for macOS(*) may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installation to modify permissions of directories for which they would not normally have authorization.\u00a0\n\n*:Canon PIXUS iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (Japan)\n\nCanon PIXMA MG2500 Series and iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (US and Europe)",
  "id": "GHSA-xjvf-w7h7-789h",
  "modified": "2026-05-29T00:38:39Z",
  "published": "2026-05-29T00:38:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6892"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260528-1vulnerability-response"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-004"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/CPA2026-004-Vulnerability-Remediation-for-My-Image-Garden-for-macOS-and-CUPS-Printer-Driver-for-macOS"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XJX4-CPVW-9JMX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:31 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:31
VLAI
Details

The getSkillname function in the eve module in Conky 1.8.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/.cesf.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-3616"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-11-04T21:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The getSkillname function in the eve module in Conky 1.8.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/.cesf.",
  "id": "GHSA-xjx4-cpvw-9jmx",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T05:31:39Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:31:39Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3616"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/conky/+bug/607309"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=612033"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43225"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/46353"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201110-09.xml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/09/4"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/10/8"
    }
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  "severity": []
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GHSA-XM9P-Q7G6-FM6P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:17 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:17
VLAI
Details

The AcquireDaemonLock function in ipcdUnix.cpp in Sun Innotek VirtualBox before 2.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.vbox-$USER-ipc/lock temporary file.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-5256"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-11-27T00:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
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  "id": "GHSA-xm9p-q7g6-fm6p",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:17:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:17:59Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5256"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46826"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504149"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32851"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-247326-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:011"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32444"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021384"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.virtualbox.org/changeset?new=trunk%2Fsrc%2Flibs%2Fxpcom18a4%2Fipc%2Fipcd%2Fdaemon%2Fsrc%2FipcdUnix.cpp%4013810"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog"
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GHSA-XMF5-8JHR-2Q75

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-31 09:30 – Updated: 2024-08-31 09:30
VLAI
Details

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.8.0.1 contains a UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, information tampering.

Severity
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-39578"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59",
      "CWE-61"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-08-31T08:15:04Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.8.0.1 contains a UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, information tampering.",
  "id": "GHSA-xmf5-8jhr-2q75",
  "modified": "2024-08-31T09:30:44Z",
  "published": "2024-08-31T09:30:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39578"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228207/dsa-2024-346-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XMV6-R34M-62P4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 22:08 – Updated: 2026-03-03 22:08
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw: Sandbox media fallback tmp symlink alias bypass allows host file reads outside sandboxRoot
Details

Summary

A sandbox path validation bypass in openclaw allows host file reads outside sandboxRoot via the media path fallback tmp flow when the fallback tmp root is a symlink alias.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: npm openclaw
  • Affected versions: <= 2026.2.24
  • Latest published npm version at triage time (February 26, 2026): 2026.2.24
  • Patched version : 2026.2.25

Details

When /tmp/openclaw is unavailable or unsafe, resolvePreferredOpenClawTmpDir() in src/infra/tmp-openclaw-dir.ts fell back to os.tmpdir()/openclaw-<uid> without verifying that fallback path was a trusted non-symlink directory.

resolveSandboxedMediaSource() (src/agents/sandbox-paths.ts) allows absolute tmp media paths under the OpenClaw tmp root using lexical containment and alias checks. If the fallback tmp root is a symlink alias (for example to /), inputs like $TMPDIR/openclaw-<uid>/etc/passwd can pass validation and resolve to host files outside sandboxRoot.

Impact

This can break sandbox media path confinement and permit unauthorized host file reads (confidentiality impact).

Reproduction (high level)

  1. Force resolver fallback (make /tmp/openclaw unavailable/invalid).
  2. Make fallback root ($TMPDIR/openclaw-<uid>) a symlink alias to /.
  3. Submit media path under fallback root (for example $TMPDIR/openclaw-<uid>/etc/passwd).
  4. Observe accepted path and read outside sandboxRoot.

Fix Commit(s)

  • 496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3

Release Process Note

Patched version is pre-set to release 2026.2.25; once npm publish for 2026.2.25 is complete, this advisory can be published without further metadata edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-22",
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-03T22:08:54Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "### Summary\nA sandbox path validation bypass in `openclaw` allows host file reads outside `sandboxRoot` via the media path fallback tmp flow when the fallback tmp root is a symlink alias.\n\n### Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `npm openclaw`\n- Affected versions: `\u003c= 2026.2.24`\n- Latest published npm version at triage time (February 26, 2026): `2026.2.24`\n- Patched version : `2026.2.25`\n\n### Details\nWhen `/tmp/openclaw` is unavailable or unsafe, `resolvePreferredOpenClawTmpDir()` in `src/infra/tmp-openclaw-dir.ts` fell back to `os.tmpdir()/openclaw-\u003cuid\u003e` without verifying that fallback path was a trusted non-symlink directory.\n\n`resolveSandboxedMediaSource()` (`src/agents/sandbox-paths.ts`) allows absolute tmp media paths under the OpenClaw tmp root using lexical containment and alias checks. If the fallback tmp root is a symlink alias (for example to `/`), inputs like `$TMPDIR/openclaw-\u003cuid\u003e/etc/passwd` can pass validation and resolve to host files outside `sandboxRoot`.\n\n### Impact\nThis can break sandbox media path confinement and permit unauthorized host file reads (confidentiality impact).\n\n### Reproduction (high level)\n1. Force resolver fallback (make `/tmp/openclaw` unavailable/invalid).\n2. Make fallback root (`$TMPDIR/openclaw-\u003cuid\u003e`) a symlink alias to `/`.\n3. Submit media path under fallback root (for example `$TMPDIR/openclaw-\u003cuid\u003e/etc/passwd`).\n4. Observe accepted path and read outside `sandboxRoot`.\n\n### Fix Commit(s)\n- `496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3`\n\n### Release Process Note\nPatched version is pre-set to release `2026.2.25`; once npm publish for `2026.2.25` is complete, this advisory can be published without further metadata edits.\n\nOpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.",
  "id": "GHSA-xmv6-r34m-62p4",
  "modified": "2026-03-03T22:08:54Z",
  "published": "2026-03-03T22:08:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xmv6-r34m-62p4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw: Sandbox media fallback tmp symlink alias bypass allows host file reads outside sandboxRoot"
}

GHSA-XPCC-F29M-W2XX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-08 18:33 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:33
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Details

Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-43551"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-08T18:15:20Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-xpcc-f29m-w2xx",
  "modified": "2024-10-08T18:33:16Z",
  "published": "2024-10-08T18:33:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43551"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43551"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}
Mitigation MIT-48.1
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

  • Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
  • Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.
CAPEC-132: Symlink Attack

An adversary positions a symbolic link in such a manner that the targeted user or application accesses the link's endpoint, assuming that it is accessing a file with the link's name.

CAPEC-17: Using Malicious Files

An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an adversary to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an adversary to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.

CAPEC-35: Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files

An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files. When the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high.

CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls

An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.

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