GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: Symlink Traversal Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.1
CWE-61
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.1) openclaw: symlink traversal vulnerability (CWE-61: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: symlink traversal via identity.md appendfile in agents.create/update (incomplete fix for cve-2026-32013). Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-61: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory 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: Latest secure release 
npm install openclaw@Latest secure release
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 GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-61: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following, where the product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. this could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. In Duplicate Advisory, 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

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-7xr2-q9vf-x4r5. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handlers that use fs.appendFile on IDENTITY.md without symlink containment checks. Attackers with workspace access can plant symlinks to append attacker-controlled content to arbitrary files, enabling remote code execution via crontab injection or unauthorized access via SSH key manipulation.

GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.2.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7xr2-q9vf-x4r5
NVD — GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35632
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-via-identity-md-appendfile-in-agents-create-update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6?
GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: Symlink Traversal via IDENTITY.md appendFile in agents.create/update (Incomplete Fix for CVE-2026-32013) under CWE-61: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6?
GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6?
GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6 is classified under CWE-61: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following (The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-pmf3-2q63-jmp6?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "modified" : "2026-04-18T00:42:18Z",
  "published" : "2026-04-10T00:30:30Z",
  "withdrawn" : "2026-04-18T00:42:18Z",
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  "details" : "## Duplicate Advisory\n\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-7xr2-q9vf-x4r5. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n## Original Description\nOpenClaw through 2026.2.22 contains a symlink traversal vulnerability in agents.create and agents.update handlers that use fs.appendFile on IDENTITY.md without symlink containment checks. Attackers with workspace access can plant symlinks to append attacker-controlled content to arbitrary files, enabling remote code execution via crontab injection or unauthorized access via SSH key manipulation.",
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