CVE-2026-32007
Path Traversal in OpenClaw apply_patch Allows Arbitrary File Modification
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-24
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.23 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.23 within the experimental apply_patch tool. It is a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers who have sandbox access to bypass workspace directory restrictions. 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited sandbox access to modify files outside the intended workspace directory. This means they could potentially alter critical system files or other important data on the system, leading to unauthorized changes, data corruption, or compromise of system integrity.
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