CVE-2026-16130: Link Following in nearai ironclaw
A vulnerability was identified in nearai ironclaw up to 0.29.1. The affected element is the function validate_path of the file src/tools/builtin/path_utils.rs of the component write_file. The manipulation leads to link following. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The identifier of the patch is 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-16130 in nearai ironclaw up to versions 0.29.0 and 0.29.1 involves the validate_path function in the write_file component. Improper handling of path validation leads to link following, which could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate file paths. The issue is addressed by a patch identified by commit 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255. Exploits are publicly available, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to cause link following, potentially leading to unauthorized file operations or access. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and low privileges. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the patch identified by commit 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255 to affected versions 0.29.0 and 0.29.1 of nearai ironclaw. No official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided, so confirm patch availability and application from the vendor or source repository. Until patched, restrict local access to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-16130: Link Following in nearai ironclaw
Description
A vulnerability was identified in nearai ironclaw up to 0.29.1. The affected element is the function validate_path of the file src/tools/builtin/path_utils.rs of the component write_file. The manipulation leads to link following. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The identifier of the patch is 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
pkg:cargo/github/nearai/ironclawcpe:2.3:a:nearai:ironclaw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-16130 in nearai ironclaw up to versions 0.29.0 and 0.29.1 involves the validate_path function in the write_file component. Improper handling of path validation leads to link following, which could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate file paths. The issue is addressed by a patch identified by commit 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255. Exploits are publicly available, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to cause link following, potentially leading to unauthorized file operations or access. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and low privileges. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the patch identified by commit 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255 to affected versions 0.29.0 and 0.29.1 of nearai ironclaw. No official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided, so confirm patch availability and application from the vendor or source repository. Until patched, restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T16:16:09.661Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5bbb062a4a8d5989052f6d
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 17:42:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:56:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 19:27:18 UTC
Views: 23
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