OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Windows media loaders that accepts remote-host file URLs and UNC-style paths before local-path validation. Attackers can exploit this by providing network-hosted file targets that are treated as local content, bypassing intended access restrictions.
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
Low
Partial 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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2026.3.22
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References 5
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4fd7feb0fd4ec16c48ed983980dba79a09b…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/93880717f1cd34feaa45e74e939b7a52562…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h3x4-hc5v-v2gm
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-remote-file-url-acceptance-in-win…
disclosure@vulncheck.com