ZDI-26-227: OpenClaw Canvas Path Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of OpenClaw. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-3689.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OpenClaw involves insufficient validation of path parameters supplied to the canvas gateway endpoint. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this path traversal flaw to access sensitive information accessible to the service account. The vulnerability is classified under CVE-2026-3689 with a CVSS score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). OpenClaw has released an official update to remediate the issue, as detailed in their security advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to disclose sensitive information within the context of the OpenClaw service account. This could lead to exposure of confidential data but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from OpenClaw. Users should apply the update provided in the OpenClaw security advisory (https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jq4x-98m3-ggq6) to remediate this vulnerability. Since authentication is required for exploitation, ensuring strong access controls and credential management is also advisable.
ZDI-26-227: OpenClaw Canvas Path Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of OpenClaw. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-3689.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in OpenClaw involves insufficient validation of path parameters supplied to the canvas gateway endpoint. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this path traversal flaw to access sensitive information accessible to the service account. The vulnerability is classified under CVE-2026-3689 with a CVSS score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). OpenClaw has released an official update to remediate the issue, as detailed in their security advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to disclose sensitive information within the context of the OpenClaw service account. This could lead to exposure of confidential data but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from OpenClaw. Users should apply the update provided in the OpenClaw security advisory (https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jq4x-98m3-ggq6) to remediate this vulnerability. Since authentication is required for exploitation, ensuring strong access controls and credential management is also advisable.
Technical Details
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e285
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:16:43 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 4:58:16 AM
Views: 2
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