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)
EPSS: 0.004 (29.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.23
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (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.