CVE-2026-53825
mediumpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.004 · 31 %ileDEEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
OpenClaw before 2026.4.7 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the memory-wiki ingest feature that allows authenticated Gateway operators with operator.write scope to read local files outside intended ingest sources. Attackers with operator.write access can specify arbitrary local file paths to import file content into wiki memory, bypassing access restrictions.
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.9–7.1
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affected products (4)
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advisories (2)
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- WID-SEC-W-2026-1738OpenClaw: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-05-28csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in OpenClaw ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsmechanismen zu umgehen, erhöhte Berechtigungen zu erlangen, Informationen offenzulegen, Konfigurationen zu manipulieren, beliebige Befehle oder Code auszuführen sowie interne Systeme über SSRF anzugreifen.
- GHSA-p2fh-f5fc-44hrOpenClaw: memory-wiki ingest could read local files with operator.write scope2026-07-02ghsa · osvUS
### Summary memory-wiki ingest could read local files with operator.write scope. In affected versions, a Gateway caller with `operator.write` access to the plugin tool could read arbitrary local file paths instead of staying within the intended ingest sources. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could import local file content into wiki memory. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Resolution Update to a patched OpenClaw release when one is listed for this advisory. If the Patched versions field is populated, use that version or later. ### Mitigations limit memory-wiki write access to trusted operators until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
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references (7)
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- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releasesPatchcnnvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p2fh-f5fc-44hrcnnvd
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-memory-wiki-ingest-with-operator-write-scopecnnvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p2fh-f5fc-44hrenisa_euvd
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-memory-wiki-ingest-with-operator-write-scopeenisa_euvd
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p2fh-f5fc-44hrMitigationVendor Advisorynvd
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-memory-wiki-ingest-with-operator-write-scopeThird Party Advisorynvd
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