OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains a path traversal vulnerability in sandbox enforcement allowing sandboxed agents to read arbitrary files from other agents' workspaces via unnormalized mediaUrl or fileUrl parameter keys. Attackers can exploit incomplete parameter validation in normalizeSandboxMediaParams and missing mediaLocalRoots context to access sensitive files including API keys and configuration data outside designated sandbox roots.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | 0 |
Downstream vendors/products affected by this vulnerability
| Vendor | Product | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| open source | openclaw | cert_advisory | 90% |
Updated affected versions to < 2026.3.23, changed severity to CRITICAL, and noted that the vulnerability is actively exploited.
Initial creation
