CVE-2026-27545

CVE-2026-27545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.

Key facts

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an approval bypass vulnerability in system.run execution that allows attackers to execute commands from unintended filesystem locations by rebinding writable parent symlinks in the current working directory after approval. An attacker can modify mutable parent symlink path components between approval and execution time to redirect command execution to a different location while preserving the visible working directory string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27545?
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an approval bypass vulnerability in system.run execution that allows attackers to execute commands from unintended filesystem locations by rebinding writable parent symlinks in the current working directory after approval. An attacker can modify mutable parent symlink path components between approval and execution time to redirect command execution to a different location while preserving the visible working directory string.
How severe is CVE-2026-27545?
CVE-2026-27545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-27545 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-27545?
CVE-2026-27545 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27545?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-27545 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-27545 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12738.
When was CVE-2026-27545 published?
CVE-2026-27545 was published on 2026-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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