Medium severity · published Apr 27, 2026
CVE-2026-41366
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Host File Read via appendLocalMediaParentRoots Self-Whitelisting
5.5
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a local roots self-whitelisting vulnerability in appendLocalMediaParentRoots that allows model-initiated arbitrary host file read. Attackers can exploit improper media parent directory validation to exfiltrate credentials and access sensitive files.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 8% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
OpenClaw · OpenClaw
before 2026.3.31 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41366
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-41366
Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1ca4261d7e055d0be141ed79ebb1365d0fbc7364
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-57gh-m6rq-54cf
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-host-file-read-via-appendlocalmediaparentroots-self-whitelisting
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