Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

It can be remotely exploitable if apply_patch is exposed through a network-accessible interface or indirectly via systems that accept patches from remote sources. In such cases, a remote attacker who can submit crafted patch data may trigger the vulnerability.

Does exploitation require authentication or local access?

Exploitation requirements depend on how OpenClaw is deployed. In many configurations, an attacker needs at least the same level of access as any user or system that can invoke apply_patch. This could be authenticated application access, CI pipeline integration, or local access in a shared environment.

What is the safest general fix pattern for affected implementations?

The most reliable fix pattern is to canonicalize every path derived from patch input and then enforce that the canonical path resides strictly under the configured workspace root. Any path that cannot be safely confined should be rejected. Complement this with operating system or container-level restrictions that technically prevent file writes outside approved directories.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

Path Traversal in apply_patch (CWE-22) in OpenClaw Workspace Handling

CVE-2026-32060

Published:

Mar 11, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

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Why This Happens

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NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Arbitrary File Write/Delete Outside Intended Directory

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Arbitrary File Write/Delete Outside Intended Directory

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Path Traversal in apply_patch (CWE-22) in OpenClaw Workspace Handling

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.6)

Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Zalo Plugin sendPhoto

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

Authorization Bypass (CWE-863) in OpenClaw Matrix Room Control Commands

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