mediumCVSS 4.4NVD status: Analyzed

CVE-2026-32061

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary.

ComponentOpenClaw
Severitymedium (CVSS 4.4)
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published (NVD)2026-03-11
Last modified2026-06-17
Affected versions
openclaw < 2026.2.17
Fixed in2026.2.17
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVnot listed

NVD description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary. Attackers with config modification capabilities can exploit this by specifying absolute paths, traversal sequences, or symlinks to access sensitive files readable by the OpenClaw process user, including API keys and credentials.

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What to do

  • Upgrade OpenClaw to 2026.2.17 or later.
  • Do not expose the component's API or UI to the internet without authentication in front of it.

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