CVE-2026-32846

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.

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.

Summary

OpenClaw <= 2026.3.24 Media Parsing Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read

Affected Packages / Versions

• Package: openclaw (npm)
• Latest published npm version: 2026.3.31
• Vulnerable version range: <=2026.3.24
• Patched versions: >= 2026.3.28
• First stable tag containing the fix: v2026.3.28

Fix Commit(s)

• 4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37 — 2026-03-25T13:35:16-06:00

Release Process Note

• The fix is already present in released version 2026.3.28.

OpenClaw through 2026.3.23 (fixed in commit 4797bbc) 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.

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.

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.

Summary

OpenClaw <= 2026.3.24 Media Parsing Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read

Affected Packages / Versions

• Package: openclaw (npm)
• Latest published npm version: 2026.3.31
• Vulnerable version range: <=2026.3.24
• Patched versions: >= 2026.3.28
• First stable tag containing the fix: v2026.3.28

Fix Commit(s)

• 4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37 — 2026-03-25T13:35:16-06:00

Release Process Note

• The fix is already present in released version 2026.3.28.

OpenClaw through 2026.3.23 (fixed in commit 4797bbc) 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.