OpenClaw up to 2026.2.22 apply_patch Tool path traversal

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A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.22. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component apply_patch Tool. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-32007. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.22. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component apply_patch Tool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32007 since 03/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.23 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Type

• Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

• OpenClaw

Version

• 2026.2.0
• 2026.2.1
• 2026.2.2
• 2026.2.3
• 2026.2.4
• 2026.2.5
• 2026.2.6
• 2026.2.7
• 2026.2.8
• 2026.2.9
• 2026.2.10
• 2026.2.11
• 2026.2.12
• 2026.2.13
• 2026.2.14
• 2026.2.15
• 2026.2.16
• 2026.2.17
• 2026.2.18
• 2026.2.19
• 2026.2.20
• 2026.2.21
• 2026.2.22

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

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