Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32007
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.23 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the experimental apply_patch tool that allows attackers with sandbox access to modify files outside the workspace directory by exploiting inconsistent enforcement of workspace-only checks on mounted paths. Attackers can use apply_patch operations on writable mounts outside the workspace root to access and modify arbitrary files on the system.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (39.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 39th percentile — 39.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.23
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf (Patch, patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-in-apply-patch-tool-via-wo… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32007?
- CVE-2026-32007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2026-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32007?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.