CVE-2026-32061
OpenClaw < 2026.2.17 - Arbitrary File Read via $include Directive Path Traversal
CVSS Score
4.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-22 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Affected Versions
openclaw / openclaw
0 < 2026.2.17
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-56pc-6hvp-4gv4 github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1c00dbb7c64a39e205464dae7f2a068420e91c1 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-include-directive-path-traversal
Credits
🔍 Aether AI (@aether-ai-agent)