CVE-2026-81837: Path Traversal in RooCodeInc Roo-Code
Description
CVE-2026-81837 is a path traversal vulnerability in RooCodeInc Roo-Code affecting versions 3.51.0 and 3.51.1. The flaw exists in the path.resolve function within the ApplyPatchTool component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate file paths. The product is no longer supported or maintained by the vendor, and the repository has been archived. An exploit has been published, but no official patch or remediation is available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
RooCodeInc
Roo-Code
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a path traversal issue in the ApplyPatchTool component of RooCodeInc Roo-Code, specifically in the path.resolve function in src/core/tools/ApplyPatchTool.ts. It affects versions 3.51.0 and 3.51.1 and can be triggered remotely. The vendor has stated that Roo-Code is no longer supported and the repository is archived. Multiple issues were reported previously, but no fixes were provided. An exploit for this vulnerability has been published.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or manipulating files outside the intended directory structure. Given the lack of vendor support and patches, affected users remain exposed. However, the CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity impact with limited scope and complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available as the product is no longer supported and the repository is archived. Users are advised to discontinue use of Roo-Code and migrate to supported alternatives. Since the vendor does not provide remediation, risk mitigation relies on decommissioning the affected software.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T14:49:33.143Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a916b3facd9273b49cabea0
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 11:04:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 03:07:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 06:48:20 UTC
Views: 64
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