How severe is CVE-2026-33572?

CVE-2026-33572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-33572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-33572?

CVE-2026-33572 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33572?

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-2026-33572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-33572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17024.

When was CVE-2026-33572 published?

CVE-2026-33572 was published on 2026-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-33572

CVE-2026-33572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-378.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17024
Weakness: CWE-378
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33572?: OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.
How severe is CVE-2026-33572?: CVE-2026-33572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-33572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33572?: CVE-2026-33572 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33572?: 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-2026-33572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-33572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17024.
When was CVE-2026-33572 published?: CVE-2026-33572 was published on 2026-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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