What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26329?

CVE-2026-26329 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of AI / ML are affected by CVE-2026-26329?

Organizations using OpenClaw should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-26329, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-26329?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

AI / ML CVE-2026-26329

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-02-20 security-advisories@github.com

GHSA-cv7m-c9jx-vg7q

Path Traversal AI / ML Openclaw

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

Patch released

Feb 20, 2026 - 19:05 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Feb 20, 2026 - 00:16 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.2.14, authenticated attackers can read arbitrary files from the Gateway host by supplying absolute paths or path traversal sequences to the browser tool's upload action. The server passed these paths to Playwright's setInputFiles() APIs without restricting them to a safe root. An attacker must reach the Gateway HTTP surface (or otherwise invoke the same browser control hook endpoints); present valid Gateway auth (bearer token / password), as required by the Gateway configuration (In common default setups, the Gateway binds to loopback and the onboarding wizard generates a gateway token even for loopback); and have the browser tool permitted by tool policy for the target session/context (and have browser support enabled). If an operator exposes the Gateway beyond loopback (LAN/tailnet/custom bind, reverse proxy, tunnels, etc.), the impact increases accordingly. Starting in version 2026.2.14, the upload paths are now confined to OpenClaw's temp uploads root (DEFAULT_UPLOAD_DIR) and traversal/escape paths are rejected.

AnalysisAI

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 allow authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the Gateway host through path traversal in the browser tool's upload functionality. An attacker with valid Gateway credentials and browser tool permissions can supply absolute or traversal paths to bypass file access restrictions and access sensitive files. This vulnerability requires authentication and browser tool enablement but presents a high confidentiality risk to affected deployments.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Openclaw. OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.2.14, authenticated attackers can read arbitrary files from the Gateway host by supplying absolute paths or path traversal sequences to the browser tool's upload action. The server passed these paths to Playwright's setInputFiles() APIs without restricting them to a safe root. An attacker must reach the Gateway HTTP surface (or otherwise invoke the same browser control hook endpoints); present valid Gateway auth (bearer token / passw

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.