Summary
OpenClaw: Sandbox media TOCTOU could read files outside sandbox root
Sandbox media handling had a time-of-check/time-of-use gap: media paths could be validated first and read later through a separate path. A symlink retarget between those steps could cause reads outside sandboxRoot.
Affected and Patched Versions
- Affected:
<= 2026.2.26 - Patched:
2026.3.1
Impact
Affected versions could permit host file reads outside the intended sandbox root in media attachment/image flows.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV? GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV is a high-severity security vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions < 2026.3.1. It is fixed in 2026.3.1.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV? openclaw (npm) versions < 2026.3.1 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV? Yes. GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV is fixed in 2026.3.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-7XMQ-G46G-F8PV? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.3.1 or later.