nearai ironclaw up to 0.29.1 write_file path_utils.rs validate_path link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in nearai ironclaw up to 0.29.1. The impacted element is the function validate_path of the file src/tools/builtin/path_utils.rs of the component write_file. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-16130. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in nearai ironclaw up to 0.29.1. Affected is the function validate_path of the file src/tools/builtin/path_utils.rs of the component write_file. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-16130. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying the patch 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255

Timelineinfo

07/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4797
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2026-16130 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16130
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-379848
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2026 18:21
Changes: 07/17/2026 18:21 (61)
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Submitter: Eric-x
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #856883: nearai ironclaw 0.29.1 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59) (by Eric-x)

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