CVE-2026-33572

OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.

CVSS v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/095d522099653367e1b76fa5bb09d4ddf7c8a57c
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insufficient-file-permissions-in-session-transcript-files

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-29 13:17

Updated : 2026-03-30 13:26

NVD link : CVE-2026-33572

Mitre link : CVE-2026-33572

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-33572

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-378

Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions

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