Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | >= 2026.1.12, < 2026.2.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7f0489e4731c8d965d78d6eac4a60312e46aPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.13ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xwjm-j929-xq7cPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-26972?
CVE-2026-26972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2026-26972?
CVE-2026-26972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-26972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.