7.1
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-32026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.24 - Arbitrary File Read via Improper Temporary Path Validation in Sandbox
Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain an improper path validation vulnerability in sandbox media handling that allows absolute paths under the host temporary directory outside the active sandbox root. Attackers can exploit this by providing malicious media references to read and exfiltrate arbitrary files from the host temporary directory through attachment delivery mechanisms.

INFO

Published Date :

March 19, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 19, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.24 or later to fix improper path validation.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.24 or later.
  • Validate media handling and path restrictions.
  • Review file access controls on host.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-32026 is associated with the following CWEs:

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-32026 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain an improper path validation vulnerability in sandbox media handling that allows absolute paths under the host temporary directory outside the active sandbox root. Attackers can exploit this by providing malicious media references to read and exfiltrate arbitrary files from the host temporary directory through attachment delivery mechanisms.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/79a7b3d22ef92e36a4031093d80a0acb0d82f351
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3da67c7a9b463edc1a9b1c1f7af107a34ca32f5
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/def993dbd843ff28f2b3bad5cc24603874ba9f1e
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-33hm-cq8r-wc49
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-improper-temporary-path-validation-in-sandbox
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.