OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary. Attackers with config modification capabilities can exploit this by specifying absolute paths, traversal sequences, or symlinks to access sensitive files readable by the OpenClaw process user, including API keys and credentials.
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-56pc-6hvp-4gv4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d1c00dbb7c64a39e205464dae7f2a068420e91c1
Published: 2026-03-11
Updated: 2026-03-16
Base Score: 4.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:N/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 4.4
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 6.7
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Severity: Medium
EPSS: 0.00011