OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot up to 2026.1.29 src/media/parse.ts isValidMedia information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.1.29. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function isValidMedia of the file src/media/parse.ts. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-25475. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.1.29 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function isValidMedia of the file src/media/parse.ts. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.1.30, the isValidMedia() function in src/media/parse.ts allows arbitrary file paths including absolute paths, home directory paths, and directory traversal sequences. An agent can read any file on the system by outputting MEDIA:/path/to/file, exfiltrating sensitive data to the user/channel. This issue has been patched in version 2026.1.30.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-25475 since 02/02/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298450 (OpenClaw / Clawdbot / Moltbot < 2026.1.30 Path Traversal (GHSA-r8g4-86fx-92mq)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2026.1.30 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (298450), EUVD (EUVD-2026-6116) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0303). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 298450
Nessus Name: OpenClaw / Clawdbot / Moltbot < 2026.1.30 Path Traversal (GHSA-r8g4-86fx-92mq)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot 2026.1.30

Timelineinfo

02/02/2026 CVE reserved
02/05/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
02/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/19/2026 +13 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-r8g4-86fx-92mq
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25475 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25475
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344435
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0303 - OpenClaw: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2026 07:46
Updated: 02/19/2026 00:02
Changes: 02/05/2026 07:46 (65), 02/05/2026 08:23 (7), 02/10/2026 13:53 (2), 02/19/2026 00:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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