CVE-2026-28393
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Path Traversal in OpenClaw Hook Module Enables Arbitrary JS Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
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.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28393
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9893
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw From 2026.1.4 (inc) to 2026.2.14 (exc)
openclaw openclaw 2.0.0
openclaw openclaw 2.0.0
openclaw openclaw 2.0.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions 2.0.0-beta3 prior to 2026.2.14 and involves a path traversal issue in the hook transform module loading process.

Specifically, the hooks.mappings[].transform.module parameter improperly accepts absolute paths and traversal sequences, which allows an attacker who has configuration write access to load and execute arbitrary JavaScript modules.

This means an attacker can execute malicious code with the privileges of the gateway process.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows attackers with configuration write access to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with gateway process privileges.

This can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on the system, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the affected environment.

Since the attacker can run code at a high privilege level, it may result in significant security breaches or system manipulation.

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