CVE-2026-28393 HIGH

CVE-2026-28393: OpenClaw 2.0.0-beta3 < 2026.2.14 - Arbitrary JavaScript Module Loading via Hook Transform Path Traversal

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published March 5, 2026
Last update March 11, 2026

CVSS base score

8.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

Description

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.

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
March 11, 2026 Record updated