| Component | OpenClaw |
| Severity | medium (CVSS 6.8) |
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| Published (NVD) | 2026-03-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
| Affected versions | openclaw < 2026.2.23 |
| Fixed in | 2026.2.23 |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| CISA KEV | not listed |
NVD description
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.
What to do
- Upgrade OpenClaw to
2026.2.23or later. - Do not expose the component's API or UI to the internet without authentication in front of it.
Sources
- NVD: CVE-2026-32007
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-in-apply-patch-tool-via-workspace-only-check-bypass
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