CVE-2026-32846

Name: CVE-2026-32846
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-26T17:16:37.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32846 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a path traversal vulnerability in media parsing that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by bypassing path validation in the isLikelyLocalPath() and isValidMedia() functions. Attackers can exploit incomplete validation and the allowBareFilename bypass to reference files outside the intended application sandbox, resulting in disclosure of sensitive information including system files, environment files, and SSH keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a path traversal vulnerability in media parsing that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by bypassing path validation in the isLikelyLocalPath() and isValidMedia() functions. Attackers can exploit incomplete validation and the allowBareFilename bypass to reference files outside the intended application sandbox, resulting in disclosure of sensitive information including system files, environment files, and SSH keys.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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

0.69%

48.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	<= 2026.3.23

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/54642Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f6pf-4gjx-c94rBroken Link
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-media-parsing-path-traversal-to-arbitrary-file-readThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/54642Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32846?

How severe is CVE-2026-32846?

CVE-2026-32846 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32846?

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Source: NVD / NIST