CVE-2026-32054: Openclaw OpenClaw Has Browser Trace/download Path Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32054 is a MODERATE openclaw has browser trace/download path vulnerability (CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw has browser trace/download path symlink escape in temp output handling. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.25.

CVE-2026-32054 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32054
GHSA Identifier GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-32054

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openclaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.2.25 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.25
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-32054, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openclaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.2.25), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following'), where 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. In Openclaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary Browser trace/download output path handling allowed symlink-root and symlink-parent escapes from the managed temp root. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published npm version: `2026.2.24` - Affected versions: `<= 2026.2.24` - Planned patched release: `2026.2.25` ### Impact An attacker with relevant local foothold and ability to influence output paths could route writes outside the intended temp root via symlink traversal, leading to arbitrary file overwrite. ### Fix Commit(s) - `496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the release (`2026.2.25`) so once npm `2026.2.25` is published, the advisory is published. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

CVE-2026-32054 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.25
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.25
2026.2.25

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r
NVD — CVE-2026-32054 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32054
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-in-browser-trace-download-path-handling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32054?
CVE-2026-32054 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw has browser trace/download path symlink escape in temp output handling under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following').
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.25 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-32054?
Upgrading to 2026.2.25 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.25. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.25 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32054?
CVE-2026-32054 is classified under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (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.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-32054?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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