OpenClaw < 2026.4.7 - Arbitrary Local File Read via memory-wiki Ingest with operator.write Scope
CVE-2026-53825

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-53825?

OpenClaw before 2026.4.7 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the memory-wiki ingest feature that allows authenticated Gateway operators with operator.write scope to read local files outside intended ingest sources. Attackers with operator.write access can specify arbitrary local file paths to import file content into wiki memory, bypassing access restrictions.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.7

OpenClaw 2026.4.7

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
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

Blee72
.