# CVE-2026-32007 — OpenClaw

> As of 2026-11-11, CVE-2026-32007 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw, CVSS v3.1 6.8, EPSS 0.3% (33.0th percentile). Threadlinqs Intelligence links 1 tracked threat campaign to CVE-2026-32007, most recently “OpenClaw apply_patch Path Traversal via LLM Guardrail Bypass (CVE-2026-32060 / GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57)”.

**Last updated:** 2026-11-11

## What is CVE-2026-32007?

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.

The record classifies CVE-2026-32007 under weakness class [CWE-22](https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cwe/CWE-22). Its CVSS v3 base vector states that the flaw is reachable remotely over the network, needs low-privilege credentials, needs no user interaction, and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity. 1 affected-product entry is recorded, across 1 vendor, listed below. The identifier was first published 237 days ago.

## Severity and exploitation probability

- **CVSS v3.1 base score:** 6.8 — MEDIUM (`CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N`)
- **CVSS v4.0 base score:** 7.6 (`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`)
- **EPSS (FIRST):** 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33.0% of all scored CVEs
- **CISA KEV:** Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- **Threadlinqs priority:** 4.7/10 — a Threadlinqs composite of the CVSS base score, the EPSS percentile and public exploit availability
- **Published:** 2026-03-19

## Is CVE-2026-32007 being exploited?

It currently carries a trending score of 13 in the Threadlinqs vulnerability feed.

## Affected products and versions

- [OpenClaw](https://intel.threadlinqs.com/vendors/openclaw): OpenClaw

Affected software packages:

- `npm:openclaw` — patched in 2026.2.23

## How to fix CVE-2026-32007

The record marks a vendor fix as available for CVE-2026-32007. Fixed versions are recorded for 1 package: npm:openclaw 2026.2.23. Patch reference: [https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf). Vendor advisory: [https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg). Apply the vendor fix referenced above to every affected product listed in this record, then confirm the running version against the vendor advisory.

## Threat activity tracking CVE-2026-32007

1 tracked threat in the Threadlinqs corpus references CVE-2026-32007, either in the campaign’s CVE list or as an indicator on the campaign record.

- [OpenClaw apply_patch Path Traversal via LLM Guardrail Bypass (CVE-2026-32060 / GHSA-r5fq-947m-xm57)](https://intel.threadlinqs.com/threat/TL-2026-5716) — HIGH · 2026-11-11

## Sources

Enriched from CVE.org, NVD, FIRST EPSS, GitHub Security Advisories. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

**Vendor advisory and patch**

- [github.com — vendor advisory](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg)
- [github.com — patch](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf)

**Third-party advisory**

- [vulncheck.com — third party advisory](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-in-apply-patch-tool-via-workspace-only-check-bypass)

Canonical: https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cve/CVE-2026-32007
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