OpenClaw before 2026.9.5 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Gateway's local media root allowlist that breaks filesystem… (CVE-2026-102806)
OpenClaw versions before 2026.9.5 have an authorization vulnerability in the Gateway's local media root allowlist that breaks filesystem isolation between sandboxed sessions. This flaw allows sandboxed or untrusted content to read files from other session sandboxes or shared workspace directories via media pipeline functions that do not properly restrict read access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3, indicating medium severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in OpenClaw prior to version 2026.9.5 involves incorrect authorization in the Gateway's local media root allowlist. This flaw breaks filesystem isolation between sandboxed sessions, enabling sandboxed sessions or untrusted content to read files from sibling session sandboxes or shared workspace directories. The issue arises because media pipeline functions fail to restrict file reads to the active session, potentially exposing sensitive data across sandbox boundaries.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling sandboxed sessions or untrusted content can read files from other sandboxed sessions or shared workspace directories, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, high attack complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and results in a confidentiality breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.9.5. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since the product is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the official patch. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the input data.
OpenClaw before 2026.9.5 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Gateway's local media root allowlist that breaks filesystem… (CVE-2026-102806)
Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.9.5 have an authorization vulnerability in the Gateway's local media root allowlist that breaks filesystem isolation between sandboxed sessions. This flaw allows sandboxed or untrusted content to read files from other session sandboxes or shared workspace directories via media pipeline functions that do not properly restrict read access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3, indicating medium severity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in OpenClaw prior to version 2026.9.5 involves incorrect authorization in the Gateway's local media root allowlist. This flaw breaks filesystem isolation between sandboxed sessions, enabling sandboxed sessions or untrusted content to read files from sibling session sandboxes or shared workspace directories. The issue arises because media pipeline functions fail to restrict file reads to the active session, potentially exposing sensitive data across sandbox boundaries.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling sandboxed sessions or untrusted content can read files from other sandboxed sessions or shared workspace directories, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, high attack complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and results in a confidentiality breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.9.5. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since the product is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the official patch. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the input data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8f5c-296x-75hm
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-102806"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6abc27b6680226ef6846f524
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 21:03:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 21:14:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:11:48 UTC
Views: 3
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