CVE-2026-32232 ZeptoClaw: Path boundary checks bypass via symlink, TOCTOU, and hardlink
Attackers can bypass path boundary checks in ZeptoClaw using symlinks, TOCTOU, or hardlinks to access or modify unauthorized files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-32232?
CVE-2026-32232 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in qhkm zeptoclaw, published on 12 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ZeptoClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 0.7.6, there is a Dangling Symlink Component Bypass, TOCTOU Between Validation and Use, and Hardlink Alias Bypass. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.7.6.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32232?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including zeptoclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
zeptoclaw crates.io | All versions | 0.7.6 |
zeptoclaw crates.io | All versions | 0.7.6 |
Products include Aisarlabs Zeptoclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32232?
Upgrade zeptoclaw to 0.7.6 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-32232 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32232 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2m67-cxxq-c3h8.