CVE-2026-32007: OpenClaw Experimental Apply_patch May Bypass Workspace-only Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2026-32007 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.8) experimental apply_patch may bypass workspace-only vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves experimental apply_patch may bypass workspace-only checks in opt-in sandbox mounts (off by default). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.23.
CVE-2026-32007 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2026-32007
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
npm install openclaw@2026.2.23Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
npm ls openclawHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-32007, inspect your project dependencies using npm:
npm ls openclawAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.2.23), your application is affected.
Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In OpenClaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2026-32007 Affected OpenClaw Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
openclaw
|
npm |
< 2026.2.23
|
2026.2.23
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg",
"modified" : "2026-03-30T13:46:57Z",
"published" : "2026-03-03T21:37:11Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-32007" ],
"summary" : "OpenClaw: Experimental apply_patch may bypass workspace-only checks in opt-in sandbox mounts (off by default)",
"details" : "### Summary\nIn some opt-in sandbox configurations, the **experimental** `apply_patch` tool did not consistently apply workspace-only checks to mounted paths (for example `/agent/...`).\n\n### Impact\nThis does **not** affect default installs.\n\nDefault posture:\n- `agents.defaults.sandbox.mode=off` (sandbox disabled by default)\n- `tools.exec.applyPatch.enabled=false` (experimental tool disabled by default)\n\nThis behavior applies only when all of the following are enabled/configured:\n- sandbox mode,\n- experimental `apply_patch`,\n- workspace-only expectations (`tools.fs.workspaceOnly=true` and/or `tools.exec.applyPatch.workspaceOnly=true`),\n- and writable mounts outside workspace.\n\nUnder that opt-in setup, `apply_patch` operations could target mounted paths outside the workspace root.\n\n### Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Affected published versions: `<= 2026.2.22-2`\n- Fixed in code on `main`: commit `6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf`\n- Patched release: `2026.2.23`\n\n### Technical Details\nIn the sandbox path flow, `apply_patch` used `sandbox.bridge.resolvePath(...)` without applying the same workspace-root assertion used by other filesystem tools. The fix makes `apply_patch` follow the same workspace-only enforcement for sandbox-resolved paths (unless explicitly disabled with `tools.exec.applyPatch.workspaceOnly=false`).\n\n### Fix Commit(s)\n- `6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf`\n\n### Release Process Note\n`patched_versions` is pre-set to the released version (`2026.2.23`). Patched in `2026.2.23` and published.\n\nOpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N"
}, {
"type" : "CVSS_V4",
"score" : "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"
} ],
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"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
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} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
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"url" : "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9xm-j4qg-fvpg"
}, {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32007"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6634030be31e1a1842967df046c2f2e47490e6bf"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-in-apply-patch-tool-via-workspace-only-check-bypass"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-22", "CWE-284", "CWE-863" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2026-03-03T21:37:11Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2026-03-19T22:16:33Z"
}
}