CVE-2026-41389
CVE-2026-41389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
- CVSS v4: 6.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23931
- Weakness: CWE-73
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.4.7 before 2026.4.15 fail to enforce local-root containment on tool-result media paths, allowing arbitrary local and UNC file access. Attackers can craft malicious tool-result media references to trigger host-side file reads or Windows network path access, potentially disclosing sensitive files or exposing credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41389?
- OpenClaw versions 2026.4.7 before 2026.4.15 fail to enforce local-root containment on tool-result media paths, allowing arbitrary local and UNC file access. Attackers can craft malicious tool-result media references to trigger host-side file reads or Windows network path access, potentially disclosing sensitive files or exposing credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41389?
- CVE-2026-41389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41389?
- CVE-2026-41389 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41389?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23931.
- When was CVE-2026-41389 published?
- CVE-2026-41389 was published on 2026-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1470de5d3e0970856d86cd99336bb8ada3fe87da
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/52ef42302ead9e183e6c8810e0a04ee4ef8ae9fc
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6e58f1f9f54bca1fea1268ec0ee4c01a2af03dde
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mr34-9552-qr95
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-unvalidated-tool-result-media-paths
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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