CVE-2026-29611
CVE-2026-29611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-73.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9935
- Weakness: CWE-73
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a local file inclusion vulnerability in BlueBubbles extension (must be installed and enabled) media path handling that allows attackers to read arbitrary files from the local filesystem. The sendBlueBubblesMedia function fails to validate mediaPath parameters against an allowlist, enabling attackers to request sensitive files like /etc/passwd and exfiltrate them as media attachments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-29611?
- OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a local file inclusion vulnerability in BlueBubbles extension (must be installed and enabled) media path handling that allows attackers to read arbitrary files from the local filesystem. The sendBlueBubblesMedia function fails to validate mediaPath parameters against an allowlist, enabling attackers to request sensitive files like /etc/passwd and exfiltrate them as media attachments.
- How severe is CVE-2026-29611?
- CVE-2026-29611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-29611 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-29611?
- CVE-2026-29611 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-29611?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-29611 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-29611 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9935.
- When was CVE-2026-29611 published?
- CVE-2026-29611 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/71f357d9498cebb0efe016b0496d5fbe807539fc
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rwj8-p9vq-25gv
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-local-file-inclusion-via-mediapath-parameter-in-bluebubbles-media-handling
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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