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CVE-2026-25475: OpenClaw Vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via MEDIA: Path Extraction
- Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: yes
- Published: 2026-02-04 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-22
Description
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.1.30, the isValidMedia() function in src/media/parse.ts allows arbitrary file paths including absolute paths, home directory paths, and directory traversal sequences. An agent can read any file on the system by outputting MEDIA:/path/to/file, exfiltrating sensitive data to the user/channel. This issue has been patched in version 2026.1.30.
Affected products
- OpenClaw: before 2026.1.30 — fixed in 2026.1.30
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.1.30. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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