Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

It can be, provided the OpenClaw browser control API is network-accessible to an attacker and the attacker can reach the affected endpoints. In that case, crafted HTTP requests can cause arbitrary file writes on the server within the privileges of the OpenClaw process.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs the ability to invoke POST /trace/stop, POST /wait/download, or POST /download with controlled path parameters. This may require valid API credentials or network proximity, depending on how the service is deployed and protected.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest fix is to never trust client-supplied paths and instead confine all file writes to a server-defined directory. Accept only simple filenames or identifiers from the client, canonicalize any resulting path, and enforce that the final location lies inside a predefined temp or data root. Combine this with least-privilege filesystem permissions.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

Path Traversal (CWE-22) in OpenClaw Browser Control File Output Paths

CVE-2026-28462

Published:

Mar 5, 2026

Status:

Received

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal / Arbitrary File Write

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Arbitrary File Write on Server Filesystem

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal / Arbitrary File Write

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Arbitrary File Write on Server Filesystem

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Path Traversal (CWE-22) in OpenClaw Browser Control File Output Paths

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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