Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 contains an arbitrary local file read vulnerability in the webchat audio embedding helper that fails to apply local media root containment checks. Attackers can influence agent or tool-produced ReplyPayload.mediaUrl parameters to resolve absolute local paths or file URLs, read audio-like files, and embed them base64-encoded into webchat responses.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.15 | 2026.4.15 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.15 | 2026.4.15 | GHSA-gfg9-5357-hv4c |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1242 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 11, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-gfg9-5357-hv4c) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Arbitrary Local File Read via Webchat Audio Embedding third-party-advisory