How severe is CVE-2026-32061?

CVE-2026-32061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-32061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32061?

CVE-2026-32061 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32061?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-32061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11152.

When was CVE-2026-32061 published?

CVE-2026-32061 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32061

CVE-2026-32061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 6.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-11152
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary. Attackers with config modification capabilities can exploit this by specifying absolute paths, traversal sequences, or symlinks to access sensitive files readable by the OpenClaw process user, including API keys and credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32061?: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.17 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the $include directive resolution that allows reading arbitrary local files outside the config directory boundary. Attackers with config modification capabilities can exploit this by specifying absolute paths, traversal sequences, or symlinks to access sensitive files readable by the OpenClaw process user, including API keys and credentials.
How severe is CVE-2026-32061?: CVE-2026-32061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-32061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32061?: CVE-2026-32061 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11152.
When was CVE-2026-32061 published?: CVE-2026-32061 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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