CVE-2026-41366 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-41366: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Host File Read via appendLocalMediaParentRoots Self-Whitelisting

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-732
Published April 27, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a local roots self-whitelisting vulnerability in appendLocalMediaParentRoots that allows model-initiated arbitrary host file read. Attackers can exploit improper media parent directory validation to exfiltrate credentials and access sensitive files.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 27, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated