8.4
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-33572
OpenClaw < 2026.2.17 - Insufficient File Permissions in Session Transcript Files
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.

INFO

Published Date :

March 29, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 31, 2026, 5:37 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-33572 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
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 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Restrict access to session transcript files by updating the software.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.17 or later.
  • Verify default file permissions for transcript logs.
  • Restrict file access to authorized users only.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-33572.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/095d522099653367e1b76fa5bb09d4ddf7c8a57c Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insufficient-file-permissions-in-session-transcript-files Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-33572 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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 31, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.17
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/095d522099653367e1b76fa5bb09d4ddf7c8a57c Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insufficient-file-permissions-in-session-transcript-files Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 29, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-378
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/095d522099653367e1b76fa5bb09d4ddf7c8a57c
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insufficient-file-permissions-in-session-transcript-files
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.