CVE-2026-19008: Link Following in mf-yang openclaw-cn
CVE-2026-19008 is a medium severity vulnerability in the mf-yang openclaw-cn project up to version 0.2.1. It affects the assertNoSymlinkEscape function in the apply_patch tool, allowing link following manipulation. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and public exploit code exists. The project has been informed but has not yet responded or provided a fix.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in mf-yang openclaw-cn (versions 0.2.0 and 0.2.1) involves the assertNoSymlinkEscape function in src/agents/sandbox-paths.ts of the apply_patch tool. The flaw allows an attacker to manipulate symbolic links, leading to unintended link following. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, and public exploit code is available. No official remediation or patch has been released as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to manipulate symbolic links, potentially bypassing intended security checks in the apply_patch tool. This could lead to unauthorized file access or modification depending on the context of usage. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact with low complexity and no required user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should consider applying manual mitigations such as restricting access to the affected component or monitoring for exploitation attempts until an official patch is available.
CVE-2026-19008: Link Following in mf-yang openclaw-cn
Description
CVE-2026-19008 is a medium severity vulnerability in the mf-yang openclaw-cn project up to version 0.2.1. It affects the assertNoSymlinkEscape function in the apply_patch tool, allowing link following manipulation. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and public exploit code exists. The project has been informed but has not yet responded or provided a fix.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
mf-yang
openclaw-cn
pkg:github/mf-yang/openclaw-cncpe:2.3:a:mf-yang:openclaw-cn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in mf-yang openclaw-cn (versions 0.2.0 and 0.2.1) involves the assertNoSymlinkEscape function in src/agents/sandbox-paths.ts of the apply_patch tool. The flaw allows an attacker to manipulate symbolic links, leading to unintended link following. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, and public exploit code is available. No official remediation or patch has been released as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to manipulate symbolic links, potentially bypassing intended security checks in the apply_patch tool. This could lead to unauthorized file access or modification depending on the context of usage. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact with low complexity and no required user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should consider applying manual mitigations such as restricting access to the affected component or monitoring for exploitation attempts until an official patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-05T20:04:01.098Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a74374cbf8831d5395a7fe8
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 07:27:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:03:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 70
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