Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in maintenance task execution that allows workspace-derived service paths to influence trash command selection. Attackers can execute unintended local executables from operator-unintended paths during maintenance operations by manipulating workspace-derived environment paths.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.5.2 | 2026.5.2 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.5.2 | 2026.5.2 | GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1738 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.2 - Arbitrary Command Execution via Workspace-Derived Service PATH third-party-advisory