Description
OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') before 2026.8.1 does not apply the originating sender's global or per-agent toolsBySender policy when handling outbound attachments. A sender that has been explicitly denied filesystem read tools can still cause a known local file to be read and returned via a final-response media directive or a message attachment, disclosing local file contents to an admitted requester whose agent turn did not include the read tool. Exploitation requires knowledge or derivation of a useful host path and a delivery flow that accepts local attachments. The issue is fixed in version 2026.8.1.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.8.1 | 2026.8.1 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3316 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 27, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-w5x7-c87m-3jpc) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Local File Read via Outbound Attachments third-party-advisory