CVE-2026-32026
Improper Path Validation in OpenClaw Enables Arbitrary 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 2026.2.24 (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 2026.2.24 and involves improper path validation in the sandbox media handling component.
Specifically, it allows absolute paths under the host temporary directory that are outside the active sandbox root.
Attackers can exploit this by providing malicious media references, which enables them to read and exfiltrate arbitrary files from the host temporary directory through attachment delivery mechanisms.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files stored in the host temporary directory.
An attacker exploiting this flaw could read and exfiltrate arbitrary files, potentially exposing confidential or critical data.
Since the vulnerability allows file access outside the sandbox, it bypasses intended security boundaries, increasing the risk of data leakage.
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