Description
OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.17 | 2026.2.17 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.17 | 2026.2.17 | GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0727 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 31, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.17 - Insufficient File Permissions in Session Transcript Files third-party-advisory