Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32061
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary. Attackers with config modification capabilities can exploit this by specifying absolute paths, traversal sequences, or symlinks to access sensitive files readable by the OpenClaw process user, including API keys and credentials.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.001 (4.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.17
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (issue-tracking, Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32061?
- CVE-2026-32061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-03-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32061?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.