CVE-2026-28482
Path Traversal in OpenClaw Allows Arbitrary File Access
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.12 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.12. It occurs because the software constructs transcript file paths using unsanitized sessionId parameters and sessionFile paths without enforcing directory containment. This means that an authenticated attacker can use path traversal sequences, such as ../../etc/passwd, in these parameters to read or write arbitrary files outside the intended agent sessions directory.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to read or write arbitrary files outside the designated agent sessions directory. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, potential data leakage, or modification of critical files on the system, which can compromise system integrity and confidentiality.
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