MEDIUM
CVE-2026-32020
CWE-59Published: March 19, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th
Official Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the static file handler that follows symbolic links, allowing out-of-root file reads. Attackers can place symlinks under the Control UI root directory to bypass directory confinement checks and read arbitrary files outside the intended root.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-32020 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
openclaw1 product
openclaw
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-32020
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 19, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-32020 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.