8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-32846
OpenClaw Media Parsing Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read
Description

OpenClaw through 2026.3.23 (fixed in commit 4797bbc) 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.

INFO

Published Date :

March 26, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 26, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Apply the vendor patch to fix the path traversal vulnerability and prevent arbitrary file reads.
  • Apply the vendor patch when available.
  • Review and validate path validation logic.
  • Sanitize all file path inputs rigorously.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 26, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw through 2026.3.23 (fixed in commit 4797bbc) 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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 CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/54642
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f6pf-4gjx-c94r
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-media-parsing-path-traversal-to-arbitrary-file-read
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