CVE-2026-32060 — OpenClaw has a path traversal in openclaw — CVE...
OpenClaw has a path traversal in apply_patch could write/delete files outside the workspace
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published February 19, 2026 (235 days ago).
- Last revised March 13, 2026 — 22 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
npm install openclaw@2026.2.14
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: npm (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | npm | All versions | 2026.2.14 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-22Path TraversalMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57WEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32060ADVISORY
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/16405WEB
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5544646a09c0121fca7d7093812dc2de8437c7f1WEB
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclawPACKAGE
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.14WEB
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-in-apply-patch-via-crafted-pathsWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-32060?
- OpenClaw has a path traversal in apply_patch could write/delete files outside the workspace This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-32060?
- CVE-2026-32060 affects openclaw. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-32060 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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