Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32846
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (52.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 53rd percentile — 52.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.3.28, 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f6pf-4gjx-c94r (vendor-advisory, Broken Link)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/54642 (issue-tracking, Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37 (Patch, patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-media-parsing-path-traversal-to-arbitrary… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32846?
- CVE-2026-32846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32846?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.