CVE-2026-3689 json
OpenClaw Canvas Path Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
published 2026-03-02 8 mo ago modified 2026-07-08 4 mo ago also GHSA-jq4x-98m3-ggq6 , EUVD-2026-21619
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
OpenClaw Canvas Path Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of OpenClaw. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of the path parameters provided to the canvas gateway endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-29312.
Patch / fix
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 6 mo ago
Exploit prediction
1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jq4x-98m3-ggq6 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- zerodayinitiative.com https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-227/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <2026.2.21 |
2026.2.21 |
Affected products
- OpenClaw OpenClaw
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
-
github.com
/openclaw/openclaw/commit/39816e61b0c4347a83c9b76bc8883190cfe5a3c9
web
-
github.com
/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jq4x-98m3-ggq6
vendor-advisory, web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
zerodayinitiative.com
/advisories/ZDI-26-227/
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
github.com
/openclaw/openclaw
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-3689
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-jq4x-98m3-ggq6
- NVD CVE-2026-3689
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