High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 11, 2026· Updated Mar 11, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Path Traversal in apply_patch via Crafted Paths
CVE-2026-32060
Description
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.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5544646a09c0121fca7d7093812dc2de8437c7f1ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32060ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-in-apply-patch-via-crafted-pathsghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/16405ghsaWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.14ghsaWEB
News mentions
0No linked articles in our index yet.