Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a path traversal vulnerability in media parsing that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by bypassing path validation in the isLikelyLocalPath() and isValidMedia() functions. Attackers can exploit incomplete validation and the allowBareFilename bypass to reference files outside the intended application sandbox, resulting in disclosure of sensitive information including system files, environment files, and SSH keys.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.28 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/54642Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f6pf-4gjx-c94rBroken Link
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-media-parsing-path-traversal-to-arbitrary-file-readThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/54642Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 26, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 8, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified