CVE-2026-32033
Path Traversal in OpenClaw Allows Unauthorized File Access
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
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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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited privileges to read sensitive files outside the intended workspace. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 and involves a path traversal issue. Specifically, the software fails to properly validate file paths that start with an '@' symbol followed by an absolute path. Due to a mismatch in how paths are canonicalized, attackers can bypass the intended workspace-only file system restrictions.
By crafting specially formed '@'-prefixed paths, such as '@/etc/passwd', an attacker can access files outside the designated workspace boundary even when the workspace-only mode is enabled.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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