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 enforceme…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.001 (24.2th 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
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg) (third-party-advisory)
- Patch Commit (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.23 - Sandbox Bypass in apply_patch Tool via Workspace-Only Check Bypass (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.