Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-28393
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.004 (36.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.0-beta3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-28393?
- CVE-2026-28393 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2026-28393?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.