Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: OpenShell mirror mode could delete arbitrary remote directories when roots were mis-scoped (CVE-2026-41383)
Description
OpenClaw CLI versions prior to 2026.4.2 contain a vulnerability in the OpenShell mirror backend where arbitrary absolute remote directory paths could be specified for cleanup and overwrite operations. This flaw allows an attacker who can influence these configuration values to cause deletion of unintended remote directories and replace their contents with workspace data. The issue is fixed in version 2026.4.2.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Before OpenClaw 2026.4.2, the OpenShell mirror backend accepted arbitrary absolute paths for `remoteWorkspaceDir` and `remoteAgentWorkspaceDir`. In mirror mode, these paths were used as targets for remote cleanup and overwrite operations, enabling an attacker who could control these config values to delete arbitrary remote directories and replace their contents with uploaded workspace data. This vulnerability was addressed by constraining the mirror sync roots in commit `b21c9840c2e38f4bb338d031511b479d5f07ca25` and fixed in OpenClaw 2026.4.2.
Potential Impact
An attacker able to influence OpenShell configuration values could cause destructive deletion of arbitrary remote directories and overwrite them with attacker-controlled data. This could lead to data loss or corruption on the remote system where OpenClaw mirror sync is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available in OpenClaw version 2026.4.2 that constrains the OpenShell mirror sync roots to prevent arbitrary remote directory deletion. Users should upgrade to version 2026.4.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-41383
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6ac2459e12601ec6a3165d6a
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:02 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:46:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
Views: 1
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.