CVE-2026-32007 OpenClaw < 2026.2.23 - Sandbox Bypass in apply_patch Tool via Workspace-Only Check Bypass

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers with sandbox access can modify arbitrary files outside the workspace via path traversal in the apply_patch tool, requiring an upgrade to OpenClaw.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-32007?

CVE-2026-32007 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 19 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32007?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
openclaw npmAll versions2026.2.23
openclaw npmAll versions2026.2.23

Products include Openclaw Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32007?

Upgrade openclaw to 2026.2.23 or later.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-32007 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32007 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg, MINI-25x2-2j7c-6f5c.

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