Summary
OpenClaw: Media Parsing Path Traversal Leads to Arbitrary File Read
OpenClaw <= 2026.3.24 Media Parsing Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Latest published npm version:
2026.3.31 - Vulnerable version range:
<=2026.3.24 - Patched versions:
>= 2026.3.28 - First stable tag containing the fix:
v2026.3.28
Fix Commit(s)
4797bbc5b96e2cca5532e43b58915c051746fe37, 2026-03-25T13:35:16-06:00
Release Process Note
- The fix is already present in released version
2026.3.28.
Impact
Input manipulates file paths to reach files outside the intended directory, such as configuration or credential files. Typical impact: unauthorized file read or write outside the intended directory.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R? GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions <= 2026.3.24. It is fixed in 2026.3.28. Input manipulates file paths to reach files outside the intended directory, such as configuration or credential files.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R? openclaw (npm) versions <= 2026.3.24 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R? Yes. GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R is fixed in 2026.3.28. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-F6PF-4GJX-C94R? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.3.28 or later.