CVE-2026-32026 HIGH

CVE-2026-32026: OpenClaw < 2026.2.24 - Arbitrary File Read via Improper Temporary Path Validation in Sandbox

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published March 19, 2026
Last update March 20, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain an improper path validation vulnerability in sandbox media handling that allows absolute paths under the host temporary directory outside the active sandbox root. Attackers can exploit this by providing malicious media references to read and exfiltrate arbitrary files from the host temporary directory through attachment delivery mechanisms.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2026 CVE published
March 20, 2026 Record updated