CVE-2026-26972
OpenClaw has a Path Traversal in Browser Download Functionality
Description
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. In versions 2026.1.12 through 2026.2.12, OpenClaw browser download helpers accepted an unsanitized output path. When invoked via the browser control gateway routes, this allowed path traversal to write downloads outside the intended OpenClaw temp downloads directory. This issue is not exposed via the AI agent tool schema (no `download` action). Exploitation requires authenticated CLI access or an authenticated gateway RPC token. Version 2026.2.13 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 20, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 20, 2026, 7:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.13.
- Verify download path sanitization.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-26972 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-26972.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7f0489e4731c8d965d78d6eac4a60312e46a9426 | Patch |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.13 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xwjm-j929-xq7c | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-26972 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-26972
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Tracking OpenClaw CVEs
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-26972 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2026.1.12 up to (excluding) 2026.2.13 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7f0489e4731c8d965d78d6eac4a60312e46a9426 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.13 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xwjm-j929-xq7c Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. In versions 2026.1.12 through 2026.2.12, OpenClaw browser download helpers accepted an unsanitized output path. When invoked via the browser control gateway routes, this allowed path traversal to write downloads outside the intended OpenClaw temp downloads directory. This issue is not exposed via the AI agent tool schema (no `download` action). Exploitation requires authenticated CLI access or an authenticated gateway RPC token. Version 2026.2.13 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7f0489e4731c8d965d78d6eac4a60312e46a9426 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.13 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xwjm-j929-xq7c