CVE-2026-32008
Improper URL Validation in OpenClaw Enables Local File Access
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.21 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-610 | The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 and involves improper URL scheme validation in the assertBrowserNavigationAllowed() function.
Authenticated users with browser-tool access can exploit this flaw to navigate to file:// URLs.
By doing so, attackers can access local files that are readable by the OpenClaw process user through browser snapshot and extraction actions, allowing them to exfiltrate sensitive data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to local files on the system where OpenClaw is running.
Attackers with authenticated browser-tool access can exploit this to extract sensitive data from the local file system.
The impact includes potential data breaches and exposure of confidential information, which can compromise the security and privacy of the affected system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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