Is CVE-2026-28462 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-28462 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-28462 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-28462 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28462?

CVE-2026-28462 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-28462

CWE-22Published: March 5, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.2th

Official Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.13 contain a vulnerability in the browser control API in which it accepts user-supplied output paths for trace and download files without consistently constraining writes to temporary directories. Attackers with API access can exploit path traversal in POST /trace/stop, POST /wait/download, and POST /download endpoints to write files outside intended temp roots.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28462 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.