OpenClaw versions 2.0.0-beta3 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in hook transform module loading that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution. The hooks.mappings[].transform.module parameter accepts absolute paths and traversal sequences, enabling attackers with configuration write access to load and execute malicious modules with gateway process privileges.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/18e8bd68c5015a894f999c6d5e6e3246896…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a0361b8ba959e8506dc79d638b6e6a00d12…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7xhj-55q9-pc3m
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-arbitrary-javascript-module-…
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