CVE-2026-32008

Name: CVE-2026-32008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-19T22:16:33.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32008 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper URL scheme validation vulnerability in the assertBrowserNavigationAllowed() function that allows authenticated users with browser-tool access to navigate to file:// URLs. Attackers can exploit this by accessing local files readable by the OpenClaw process user through browser snapshot and extraction actions to exfiltrate sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper URL scheme validation vulnerability in the assertBrowserNavigationAllowed() function that allows authenticated users with browser-tool access to navigate to file:// URLs. Attackers can exploit this by accessing local files readable by the OpenClaw process user through browser snapshot and extraction actions to exfiltrate sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-610

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.2.21

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/220bd95eff6838234e8b4b711f86d4565e16e401Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-45cg-2683-gfmqExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-browser-navigation-guardThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-45cg-2683-gfmqExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32008?

How severe is CVE-2026-32008?

CVE-2026-32008 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32008?

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