CVE-2026-32061

Medium
|6.7
No Exploit

Plain English Summary

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This vulnerability allows an attacker to read sensitive files on the server, such as API keys and credentials, by manipulating file paths in the OpenClaw application. To exploit this, the attacker must have the ability to modify configuration settings within OpenClaw.

Technical Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary. Attackers with config modification capabilities can exploit this by specifying absolute paths, traversal sequences, or symlinks to access sensitive files readable by the OpenClaw process user, including API keys and credentials.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality ImpactHigh
Integrity ImpactHigh
Availability ImpactHigh
ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Est. Bounty
$966($500-$1K)
Vendor Response
Grade APatched in 5 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 11, 2026

27 days ago

Last Modified

Mar 16, 2026

22 days ago

Vendor

openclaw

Product

openclaw

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