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 co…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.006 (70.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.14
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57) (vendor-advisory)
- Patch Commit (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Path Traversal in apply_patch via Crafted Paths (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.