CVE-2026-22171 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.2.19 contains a path traversal vulnerability caused by untrusted media keys interpolated into temporary file paths in extensions/feishu/src/media.ts, letting attackers write arbitrary files within process permissions, exploit requires control of Feishu media key values.

Severity & Score

Impact

Attackers can write arbitrary files within OpenClaw process permissions, potentially leading to system compromise or data tampering.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.2.19 or later.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c821099157a9767d4df208c6b12f214946507871
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/cdb00fe2428000e7a08f9b7848784a0049176705
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ec232a9e2dff60f0e3d7e827a7c868db5254473f
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vj3g-5px3-gr46
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-in-feishu-media-temporary-file-naming

Social Media Activity(1 post)

TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 18, 2026

🟠 CVE-2026-22171 - High (8.2) OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the Feishu media download flow where untrusted media keys are interpolated directly into temporary file paths in extensions/feishu/src/media.ts. An attacker who can con... 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-22171/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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