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CVE-2026-41338

OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Time-of-Check-Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) Vulnerability in Sandbox File Operations

Published: Apr 23, 2026Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
5.0CVSS
MEDIUM

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a time-of-check-time-of-use vulnerability in sandbox file operations that allows attackers to bypass fd-based defenses. Attackers can exploit check-then-act patterns in apply_patch, remove, and mkdir operations to manipulate files between validation and execution.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:LUI:RS:UC:NI:HA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:HIntegrity
High
A:LAvailability
Low

Weaknesses

CWE-367

Affected Products

OpenClaw
OpenClaw

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rm5c-4rmf-vvhw
github.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/32a4a47d602e0618f87b3e59f94d8c142767f860
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-time-of-check-time-of-use-toctou-vulnerability-in-sandbox-file-operations
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 23, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026

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