Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains a file read vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass navigation guards through browser act/evaluate interactions. Attackers can pivot into the local CDP origin and create or read disallowed file:// pages despite direct navigation policy restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.9 | 2026.4.9 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.9 | 2026.4.9 | GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1161 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 6, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.9 - Arbitrary File Read via Browser Interaction Routes third-party-advisory