CVE-2026-81837

RooCodeInc Roo-Code ApplyPatchTool ApplyPatchTool.ts path.resolve path traversal

MEDIUM
6.3
CVSS Score
Published: August 27, 2026 at 09:30 PM UTC
Updated: August 28, 2026 at 08:20 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorRoo-Code

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Severity
MEDIUM6.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A flaw has been found in RooCodeInc Roo-Code up to 3.51.1. This issue affects the function path.resolve of the file src/core/tools/ApplyPatchTool.ts of the component ApplyPatchTool. This manipulation causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Multiple isses were reported to the vendor beforehand. They explain, that "they all apply to Roo Code, a project we no longer support - the repository was archived a while ago, and we don't encourage anyone to use it." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (5)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/396170
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/396170/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-81837
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/864288

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

6.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-22

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