Improper Link Resolution in NearAI Ironclaw by NearAI
CVE-2026-16130

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nearai

Status
Ironclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16130?

A vulnerability has been detected in the NearAI Ironclaw product, specifically in the validate_path function located in the path_utils.rs file within the write_file component. This issue enables link following, which could be exploited with local access to the system. An attacker needs to manipulate the input to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive files. Publicly available exploits for this vulnerability heighten the urgency for users to take precautionary measures. It is strongly recommended that affected users apply the available patch, identified by commit 369ff3d240cf3c0787b50e1e9f182e1a06c71255, to remediate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

ironclaw 0.29.0

ironclaw 0.29.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-16130 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/379848
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/379848/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16130
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Eric-x (VulDB User)
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