OpenClaw up to 2026.2.20 assertBrowserNavigationAllowed external reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.20. The impacted element is the function assertBrowserNavigationAllowed. This manipulation causes external reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-32008. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.20 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function assertBrowserNavigationAllowed. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a external reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-610. The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper URL scheme validation vulnerability in the assertBrowserNavigationAllowed() function that allows authenticated users with browser-tool access to navigate to file:// URLs. Attackers can exploit this by accessing local files readable by the OpenClaw process user through browser snapshot and extraction actions to exfiltrate sensitive data.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-32008 since 03/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.21 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 220bd95eff6838234e8b4b711f86d4565e16e401 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0472). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: External reference
CWE: CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.2.21
Patch: 220bd95eff6838234e8b4b711f86d4565e16e401

Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 CVE reserved
03/20/2026 +10 days Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-45cg-2683-gfmq
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32008 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32008
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351985
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0472 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2026 08:37
Updated: 03/25/2026 00:35
Changes: 03/20/2026 08:37 (78), 03/23/2026 20:21 (7), 03/25/2026 00:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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