CVE-2026-18991
nanocoai NanoClaw send_file core.ts path traversal
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in nanocoai NanoClaw up to 2.0.64. This affects an unknown part of the file container/agent-runner/src/mcp-tools/core.ts of the component send_file. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update nanocoai NanoClaw to a patched version.
- Review file handling logic in agent-runner.
- Implement input validation for file paths.
- Apply vendor-released security patches.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:nanocoai:nanoclaw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'nanocoai', 'modules': ['send_file'], 'product': 'NanoClaw', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.7'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.8'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.11'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.12'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.13'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.14'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.15'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.16'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.17'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.18'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.19'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.20'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.21'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.22'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.23'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.24'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.25'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.26'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.27'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.28'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.29'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.30'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.31'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.32'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.33'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.34'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.35'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.36'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.37'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.38'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.39'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.40'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.41'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.42'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.43'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.44'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.45'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.46'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.47'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.48'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.49'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.50'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.51'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.52'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.53'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.54'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.55'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.56'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.57'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.58'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.59'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.60'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.61'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.62'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.63'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.64'}]}] Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in nanocoai NanoClaw up to 2.0.64. This affects an unknown part of the file container/agent-runner/src/mcp-tools/core.ts of the component send_file. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/nanocoai/nanoclaw/ Added Reference https://github.com/nanocoai/nanoclaw/issues/2760 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18991 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/862563 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/386367 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/386367/cti