CVE-2026-27522

Name: CVE-2026-27522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-18T02:16:23.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-27522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a local media root bypass vulnerability in sendAttachment and setGroupIcon message actions when sandboxRoot is unset. Attackers can hydrate media from local absolute paths to read arbitrary host files accessible by the runtime user.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a local media root bypass vulnerability in sendAttachment and setGroupIcon message actions when sandboxRoot is unset. Attackers can hydrate media from local absolute paths to read arbitrary host files accessible by the runtime user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS 4.0

7.1/10

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/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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.2.24

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/270ab03e379f9653e15f7033c9830399b66b7e51Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fqcm-97m6-w7rmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-sendattachment-and-setgroupicon-message-actionsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27522?

How severe is CVE-2026-27522?

CVE-2026-27522 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27522?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST