Is CVE-2026-26972 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26972 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26972 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-26972 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26972?

CVE-2026-26972 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.02%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-26972

CWE-22Published: February 20, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.9th

Official Description

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. In versions 2026.1.12 through 2026.2.12, OpenClaw browser download helpers accepted an unsanitized output path. When invoked via the browser control gateway routes, this allowed path traversal to write downloads outside the intended OpenClaw temp downloads directory. This issue is not exposed via the AI agent tool schema (no `download` action). Exploitation requires authenticated CLI access or an authenticated gateway RPC token. Version 2026.2.13 fixes the issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26972 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.