CVE-2026-28393
OpenClaw 2.0.0-beta3 < 2026.2.14 - Arbitrary JavaScript Module Loading via Hook Transform Path Traversal
Description
OpenClaw versions 2.0.0-beta3 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in hook transform module loading that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution. The hooks.mappings[].transform.module parameter accepts absolute paths and traversal sequences, enabling attackers with configuration write access to load and execute malicious modules with gateway process privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 11, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.2.14 or later.
- Restrict configuration write access to authorized personnel only.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-28393 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-22 Removed CWE CWE-427 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2026.1.4 up to (excluding) 2026.2.14 *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2.0.0:beta5:*:*:*:node.js:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/18e8bd68c5015a894f999c6d5e6e32468965bfb5 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a0361b8ba959e8506dc79d638b6e6a00d12887e4 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7xhj-55q9-pc3m Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-arbitrary-javascript-module-loading-via-hook-transform-path-traversal Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw versions 2.0.0-beta3 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in hook transform module loading that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution. The hooks.mappings[].transform.module parameter accepts absolute paths and traversal sequences, enabling attackers with configuration write access to load and execute malicious modules with gateway process privileges. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/18e8bd68c5015a894f999c6d5e6e32468965bfb5 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a0361b8ba959e8506dc79d638b6e6a00d12887e4 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7xhj-55q9-pc3m Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-arbitrary-javascript-module-loading-via-hook-transform-path-traversal