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 23, 2026, 5:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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 3.1 | HIGH | [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.
- Validate media handling and path restrictions.
- Review file access controls on host.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-32026 has a 1 public
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.24 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/79a7b3d22ef92e36a4031093d80a0acb0d82f351 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3da67c7a9b463edc1a9b1c1f7af107a34ca32f5 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/def993dbd843ff28f2b3bad5cc24603874ba9f1e Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-33hm-cq8r-wc49 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-improper-temporary-path-validation-in-sandbox Types: Third Party Advisory -
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