LOW
CVE-2026-44996
CWE-22Published: May 11, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.5th
Official Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 contains an arbitrary local file read vulnerability in the webchat audio embedding helper that fails to apply local media root containment checks. Attackers can influence agent or tool-produced ReplyPayload.mediaUrl parameters to resolve absolute local paths or file URLs, read audio-like files, and embed them base64-encoded into webchat responses.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44996 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
openclaw1 product
openclaw
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (3)
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gfg9-5357-hv4cThird Party Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-webchat-audio-embeddingThird Party Advisory · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-44996
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 11, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-44996 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.