Directory Traversal Affecting openclaw package, versions <2026.2.21-r0


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.23% (46th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-MINIMOSLATEST-OPENCLAW-16326808
  • published1 May 2026
  • disclosed11 Apr 2026

Introduced: 11 Apr 2026

NewCVE-2026-3689  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-22  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Minimos:latest openclaw to version 2026.2.21-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream openclaw package and not the openclaw package as distributed by Minimos. See How to fix? for Minimos:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

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.