File Read Vulnerability in OpenClaw by OpenClaw Corp
CVE-2026-43577

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-43577?

OpenClaw prior to version 2026.4.9 contains a file read vulnerability that enables attackers to circumvent navigation guards via browser actions. By exploiting this flaw, they can access or manipulate disallowed file:// pages even when strict navigation policies are enforced, allowing for potential unauthorized data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.9

OpenClaw 2026.4.9

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5f5b3d733bdd7...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-f...
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

tdjackey
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