OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a local media root bypass vulnerability in sendAttachment and setGroupIcon message actions when sandboxRoot is unset. Attackers can hydrate media from local absolute paths to read arbitrary host files accessible by the runtime user.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
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
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No 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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2026.2.24
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/270ab03e379f9653e15f7033c9830399b66…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fqcm-97m6-w7rm
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-sendattac…
disclosure@vulncheck.com