CVE-2026-53813

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v8cx-933x-r976	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-artifact-loading-via-fake-package-root-resolution	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

12 Jun 2026, 19:25

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Openclaw Openclaw openclaw
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
References	~~() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v8cx-933x-r976 -~~	() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v8cx-933x-r976 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-artifact-loading-via-fake-package-root-resolution -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-artifact-loading-via-fake-package-root-resolution - Third Party Advisory

11 Jun 2026, 21:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-11 21:16

Updated : 2026-06-12 19:25

NVD link : CVE-2026-53813

Mitre link : CVE-2026-53813

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53813

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

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