CVE-2026-32061
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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.
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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:XExploit Resources
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Published
Mar 11, 2026
27 days ago
Last Modified
Mar 16, 2026
22 days ago
Vendor
openclaw
Product
openclaw
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