CVE-2026-44996

EUVD-2026-29141
OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 contains an arbitrary local file read vulnerability in the webchat audio embedding helper that fails to apply local media root containment checks. Attackers can influence agent or tool-produced ReplyPayload.mediaUrl parameters to resolve absolute local paths or file URLs, read audio-like files, and embed them base64-encoded into webchat responses.
Path Traversal
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
VulnCheckCNA
3.7 LOW
NETWORK
HIGH
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 11%
Early Detection
Affected products identified ahead of NVD analysis through intelligence sources.
VendorProductVersionSource
openclawopenclaw
𝑥
< 2026.4.15
CNA
Common Weakness Enumeration
Vulnerability Media Exposure
References
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6e58f1f9f54bca1fea1268ec0ee4c01a2af03dde
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gfg9-5357-hv4c
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-webchat-audio-embedding