Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain an improper path validation vulnerability in sandbox media handling that allows absolute paths under the host temporary directory outside the active sandbox root. Attackers can exploit this by providing malicious media references to read and exfiltrate arbitrary files from the host temporary directory through attachment delivery mechanisms.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.24 | 2026.2.24 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.24 | 2026.2.24 | GHSA-33hm-cq8r-wc49 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0586 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 24, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-33hm-cq8r-wc49) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- Patch Commit #3 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.24 - Arbitrary File Read via Improper Temporary Path Validation in Sandbox third-party-advisory