CVE-2026-100533
NVD: OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the tools.fs.workspaceOnly feature where Unicode filename fallback can normalize validated parent directory components. NVD: Admitted requesters can exploit canonically equivalent sibling directories to read files outside the configured workspace boundary. OSV: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Path Traversal via Unicode Fallback
6.0 Severity
MEDIUM EPSS
0.0029 (20) KEV
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Source-published summary
NVD: OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the tools.fs.workspaceOnly feature where Unicode filename fallback can normalize validated parent directory components. NVD: Admitted requesters can exploit canonically equivalent sibling directories to read files outside the configured workspace boundary. OSV: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Path Traversal via Unicode Fallback
Possible impact
Source describes path traversal review. Possible impact: An attacker may be able to reach files outside the intended application path.
Affected context
Affected product or version requires source confirmation.
Remediation / advisory
Remediation reference present; patch status requires confirmation in the linked advisory.
Why it matters
Source describes path traversal review. Possible impact: An attacker may be able to reach files outside the intended application path.; CVSS 6.0 (MEDIUM); EPSS percentile 20; not listed in KEV; Remediation reference present; patch status requires confirmation in the linked advisory; sources: NVD, OSV.
What to verify
Confirm affected product/version, vendor advisory, patch or mitigation, and exposure.
Exposure hint
exposure unknown
Impact tags
Urgency reasons
Source-derived note
Summary derived from NVD / OSV description; unsafe procedural detail is not shown.
Redaction metadata
- source summary used
- True
- fallback summary used
- False
- unsafe procedural detail present
- false
- raw source displayed
- false
- public summary redacted
- true
Remediation handoff
Public-safe static handoff for human/Codex remediation planning. Scan, patch, external execution, and auto remediation are disabled.
Safety note
This radar shows source-published defensive context only. Exploit procedures, exploit strings, scanner commands, and auto-remediation are not provided.