CVE-2026-41366

MEDIUM

OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Host File Read via appendLocalMediaParentRoots Self-Whitelisting

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a local roots self-whitelisting vulnerability in appendLocalMediaParentRoots that allows model-initiated arbitrary host file read. Attackers can exploit improper media parent directory validation to exfiltrate credentials and access sensitive files.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-57gh-m6rq-54cf)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-57gh-m6rq-54cf
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Host File Read via appendLocalMediaParentRoots Self-Whitelisting
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-host-file-read-via-appendlocalmediaparentroots-self-whitelisting

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0018
EPSS Percentile 7.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (3)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.31
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.31
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.31
Published Apr 28, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 28, 2026