OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain a path-confinement bypass vulnerability in browser output handling that allows writes outside intended root directories. Attackers can exploit insufficient canonical path-boundary validation in file write operations to escape root-bound restrictions and write files to arbitrary locations.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.3.2
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/104d32bb64cdf19d5e77f70553a511a2ae9…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3pxq-f3cp-jmxp
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-confinement-bypass-in-browse…
disclosure@vulncheck.com