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)
EPSS: 0.007 (49.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.3.28, 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Broken Link)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (issue-tracking, Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (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.