Improper URL Scheme Validation in OpenClaw Affects Authenticated Users
CVE-2026-32008

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-32008?

OpenClaw prior to version 2026.2.21 has a vulnerability in the assertBrowserNavigationAllowed() function, which improperly validates URL schemes. This flaw allows authenticated users with browser-tool access to navigate to file:// URLs. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can gain access to local files that are readable by the OpenClaw process user, potentially exfiltrating sensitive data through browser snapshot and extraction actions.

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Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.2.21

OpenClaw 2026.2.21

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
third-party-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/220bd95eff683...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-l...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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