CVE-2026-101885 ZeroClaw before 0.8.5 Path Traversal via Plugin Manifest wasm_path
Attackers can achieve code execution by tricking users into installing crafted plugins that exploit path traversal in the wasm_path field.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-101885?
CVE-2026-101885 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in zeroclaw-labs ZeroClaw, published on 30 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ZeroClaw versions before 0.8.5 built with plugins-wasm feature contain a path traversal vulnerability in plugin installation that fails to validate the wasm_path manifest field. Attackers can convince users to install crafted plugins that write arbitrary files to paths outside the plugins directory, such as shell startup files, enabling code execution.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-101885?
How do I fix CVE-2026-101885?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-101885 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-101885 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-101885 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7wjp-5q22-qfc3, GHSA-93f6-34w8-5g98.