CVE-2026-41366 (GCVE-0-2026-41366)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-27 23:24 – Updated: 2026-04-28 14:45 X_Open Source
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Host File Read via appendLocalMediaParentRoots Self-Whitelisting
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-28 14:44 UTC
CWE
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Assigner
References
3 references
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|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/adv… | vendor-advisory |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1ca42… | patch |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arb… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2026-03-31 00:00
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