OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the stageSandboxMedia function that accepts arbitrary absolute paths when iMessage remote attachment fetching is enabled. An attacker who can tamper with attachment path metadata can disclose files readable by the OpenClaw process on the configured remote host via SCP.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
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)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.19
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1316e5740382926e45a42097b4bfe0aef7d…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x9cf-3w63-rpq9
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sensitive-file-disclosure-via-sta…
disclosure@vulncheck.com