OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.13 contain a vulnerability in the browser control API in which it accepts user-supplied output paths for trace and download files without consistently constraining writes to temporary directories. Attackers with API access can exploit path traversal in POST /trace/stop, POST /wait/download, and POST /download endpoints to write files outside intended temp roots.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No 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)
References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7f0489e4731c8d965d78d6eac4a60312e46…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gq9c-wg68-gwj2
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-in-trace-and-downl…
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