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CVE-2026-32846: OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 Media Parsing Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a path traversal vulnerability in media parsing that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by bypassing path validation in the isLikelyLocalPath() and isValidMedia() functions. Attackers can exploit incomplete validation and the allowBareFilename bypass to reference files outside the intended application sandbox, resulting in disclosure of sensitive information including system files, environment files, and SSH keys.

HighCVSS 8.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 can be tricked during media parsing into reading files outside its intended sandbox. This may expose sensitive files such as environment files, system files, or SSH keys. The issue is high severity because the supplied CVSS vector indicates network access, no authentication, and no user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat as a priority remediation for any internet-facing or multi-tenant OpenClaw deployment. The business risk is sensitive information disclosure, including credentials that could enable follow-on compromise.

Technical view

This is a CWE-22 path traversal flaw in OpenClaw media parsing. The source bundle says incomplete validation in isLikelyLocalPath() and isValidMedia(), including an allowBareFilename bypass, can allow references outside the application sandbox and lead to arbitrary file read. No integrity or availability impact is stated.

Likely exposure

Organizations are exposed if they run OpenClaw versions before 2026.3.28, especially where untrusted users or external systems can submit or influence media parsing inputs.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. It describes unauthenticated, network-reachable exploitation potential with low complexity, but provides no evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the supplied CVE bundle, vendor advisory, PR, patch, and VulnCheck listing. The affected range is stated as OpenClaw before 2026.3.28. Do not assume other products, forks, or exploit activity without additional evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade OpenClaw to 2026.3.28 or later.
  • Review the vendor advisory and patch references before deployment.
  • Limit untrusted access to media parsing paths until upgraded.
  • Rotate exposed secrets if logs or architecture suggest file disclosure.
  • Check vendor guidance for any additional compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory deployed OpenClaw versions across hosts, containers, and images.
  • Confirm production builds include the referenced patch or release 2026.3.28.
  • Review logs for unusual media parsing requests or file-read errors.
  • Assess whether environment files, system files, or SSH keys were reachable.
  • Document upgrade status and residual exposure for vulnerability tracking.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.7 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
5Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.7CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.7High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2026-32846Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0, 2026.3.28unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-22

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