CVE-2026-53813: OpenClaw < 2026.4.25 - Arbitrary Artifact Loading via Fake Package Root Resolution

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-06-11 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-427

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.25 contains a path traversal vulnerability in memory-core artifact loading where workspace state influences local package root resolution. Attackers with access to affected workspaces can load memory-core artifacts from unintended local locations, potentially executing malicious code or accessing sensitive data.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.4.25 — fixed in 2026.4.25

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.4.25. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v8cx-933x-r976
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-artifact-loading-via-fake-package-root-resolution

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