Description
OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.
Problem types
Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions
Product status
Any version before 2026.2.17
2026.2.17 (semver)
Credits
花生可 (@hsongkai11)
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp))
github.com/...ommit/095d522099653367e1b76fa5bb09d4ddf7c8a57c (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...permissions-in-session-transcript-files (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.17 - Insufficient File Permissions in Session Transcript Files)