## Summary OpenShell FS bridge reads pin and verify the opened file before returning bytes ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: openclaw (npm) - Affected versions: <= 2026.4.21 - Fixed version: 2026.4.22 ## Impact A time-of-check/time-of-use race around OpenShell sandbox filesystem reads...
Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.
Affected Systems
| Package | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Range | Patched |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | npm | <= 2026.4.21 | 2026.4.22 |
Do you use openclaw? You're affected.
Severity & Risk
Recommended Action
Patch available
Update openclaw to version 2026.4.22
Compliance Impact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p?
OpenClaw: OpenShell FS bridge reads pin and verify the opened file before returning bytes
Is GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.
How to fix GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p?
Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.22.
What is the CVSS score for GHSA-5h3g-6xhh-rg6p?
No CVSS score has been assigned yet.
Technical Details
NVD Description
## Summary OpenShell FS bridge reads pin and verify the opened file before returning bytes ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: openclaw (npm) - Affected versions: <= 2026.4.21 - Fixed version: 2026.4.22 ## Impact A time-of-check/time-of-use race around OpenShell sandbox filesystem reads could let a symlink swap cause bytes outside the intended mount root to be read. ## Fix OpenShell reads now open the file with no-follow semantics where available, validate the pinned file descriptor against the canonical mount root, reject unsafe hardlink/symlink cases, and use a strict fallback ancestor walk on platforms without fd-path readback. ## Fix Commit(s) - 95119017c847c737bd113f0bff728c4666d79c45 ## Verification - The fix commit is contained in the public v2026.4.22 tag. - openclaw@2026.4.22 is published on npm and the compiled package contains the fix. - Focused regression coverage for this path passed before publication. OpenClaw thanks @VladimirEliTokarev for reporting.
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