OpenClaw < 2026.2.23 - Sandbox Bypass in apply_patch Tool via Workspace-Only Check Bypass
Published Mar 19, 2026
7.6
HIGHCVSS 4.0
EPSS 0.48%
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.
Affected products
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- Version 0StatusaffectedConstraints<2026.2.23
- Version 2026.2.23StatusunaffectedConstraints-
- Version
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
openclaw
npm
Introduced 0 Fixed 2026.2.23
| Ecosystem | Package | Introduced | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 0 | 2026.2.23 |
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
1 other source (NVD) ▾
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
1 other source (GHSA) ▾
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v2.0 score for this CVE.
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
CISA SSVC (Vulnrichment)
Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization from CISA ADP.
Exploitation
NoneAutomatable
NoTechnical Impact
TotalDecision
n/aAssessed Mar 20, 2026 · SSVC 2.0.3
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
Mar–Oct 2026- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (3 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0.48% (0.00484) | 39.41th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 0.36% (0.00364) | 28.05th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 0.04% (0.00037) | 10.84th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
References (5)
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg Advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg vendor-advisoryVendor Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32007
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-in-apply-patch-tool-via-workspace-only-check-bypass third-party-advisoryThird Party Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg | Advisory | |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf | patch | |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg | vendor-advisoryVendor Advisory | |
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32007 | ||
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-in-apply-patch-tool-via-workspace-only-check-bypass | third-party-advisoryThird Party Advisory |
Change history (0)
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