Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32060
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in apply_patch that allows attackers to write or delete files outside the configured workspace directory. When apply_patch is enabled without filesystem sandbox containment, attackers can exploit crafted paths including directory traversal sequences or absolute paths to escape workspace boundaries and modify arbitrary files.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (62.5th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 63rd percentile — 62.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.010 · change: +0.003
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.14
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57 (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5544646a09c0121fca7d7093812dc2de8437c7f1 (Patch, patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-in-apply-patch-via-crafted… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32060?
- CVE-2026-32060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32060?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.