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[Fix] apply_diff auto-approves edits outside the workspace - #2343
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Description
apply_diff did not set isOutsideWorkspace in its approval payload. checkAutoApproval reads a missing value as false. So with alwaysAllowWrite on, auto-approval approved diffs to files outside the workspace. This occurred even when alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace was off and no allowedWriteFiles pattern matched the path. write_to_file and edit asked for approval in the same situation.
This PR computes isPathOutsideWorkspace(absolutePath) in ApplyDiffTool and adds it to the payload. It uses the same pattern as EditTool and WriteToFileTool. The change covers two places:
execute: the approval payload. Both the diff-view path and the preventFocusDisruption path use this payload.
handlePartial: the streaming preview payload.
The auto-approval logic does not change.
Test Procedure
New spec: src/core/tools/__tests__/applyDiffTool.outsideWorkspace.spec.ts
The approval payload reports isOutsideWorkspace for a file inside and a file outside the workspace, on the diff-view path and on the preventFocusDisruption path.
The partial preview payload reports isOutsideWorkspace for both cases.
The payload goes through checkAutoApproval with alwaysAllowWrite: true:
Outside the workspace, alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace: false: ask.
Outside the workspace, alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace: true: approve.
Inside the workspace: approve.
I ran the new spec without the fix. 7 of 9 tests failed, including the "outside the workspace asks" case. The 2 approve cases passed, as expected.
applyDiffTool.failureReporting.spec.ts now mocks isPathOutsideWorkspace. Its vscode mock has no workspace export, and the tool now calls the check.
Commands (from src):
npx vitest run core/tools core/auto-approval core/assistant-message # 56 files, 1096 tests pass
pnpm run check-types # pass
pnpm exec eslint --prune-suppressions --max-warnings=0 <changed files> # pass, no suppression change
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apply_diff did not set isOutsideWorkspace in its approval payload.
Auto-approval read the missing value as inside the workspace, so with
alwaysAllowWrite on it approved diffs to files outside the workspace
even when alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace was off.
Compute the flag in execute and handlePartial, as write_to_file and
edit already do.
ClosesZoo-Code-Org#2249
Co-authored-by: Cursor <cursoragent@cursor.com>
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New Features
Applied-diff approval messages and previews now indicate when a file is outside the workspace. Outside-workspace files require approval unless that option is enabled.
ApplyDiffTool now marks completed and partial applied-diff messages with whether the resolved target path is outside the workspace. Tests cover reported flags and auto-approval decisions under outside-workspace settings.
Changes: Outside-workspace diff approval
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Summary
Report and verify diff workspace status src/core/tools/ApplyDiffTool.ts, src/core/tools/__tests__/applyDiffTool.outsideWorkspace.spec.ts, src/core/tools/__tests__/applyDiffTool.failureReporting.spec.ts
Completed and partial applied-diff messages include the outside-workspace status of the resolved path. Tests check the status for inside and outside paths, and verify auto-approval outcomes when outside-workspace writes are allowed or disallowed.
Zoo-Code-Org/Zoo-Code#1918: Routes apply_diff saves through guardedWrite, which requires approval data for outside-workspace targets.
Zoo-Code-Org/Zoo-Code#1917: Passes outside-workspace approval and a captured canonical target from ApplyDiffTool to guarded saves.
Merge Risk: Minimal · up to a4b20
The change addresses outside-workspace diff approval without adding a merge-blocking risk. The separate, pre-existing symlink gap remains for follow-up.
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The title identifies the outside-workspace auto-approval bug that the PR fixes.
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Linked Issues check
[#2249] ApplyDiffTool adds isOutsideWorkspace to execution and partial-preview payloads using the resolved path. Existing auto-approval logic honors alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace and `allowed…
Out of Scope Changes check
[#2249] The payload changes, new tests, and failure-reporting test mock support the outside-workspace approval fix. The whole-PR summary shows no unrelated changes.
Regression Evidence
The new tests cover both approval paths, partial previews, and the auto-approval decisions for inside and outside paths. A real workspace check covers ../ traversal. Existing tests cover write allow…
Security Boundaries
The change adds workspace classification to both approval payloads and partial previews. The existing auto-approval logic uses the classification to restrict outside-workspace writes. The diff does no…
Persistence Integrity
The changes add workspace classification to approval and preview payloads. They do not change the file-write, rollback, or persisted-default paths.
Lifecycle Resource Cleanup
The production change adds workspace classification to approval and preview payloads. The classification helper reads workspace folders and resolves paths; it does not create lifecycle resources or sc…
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[#2249] ApplyDiffTool adds isOutsideWorkspace to execution and partial-preview payloads using the resolved path. Existing auto-approval logic honors alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace and allowedWriteFiles. The new tests cover both approval paths, partial previews, and approval decisions.
Full details: Regression Evidence
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The new tests cover both approval paths, partial previews, and the auto-approval decisions for inside and outside paths. A real workspace check covers ../ traversal. Existing tests cover write allowlists and the no-workspace case.
Full details: Security Boundaries
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The change adds workspace classification to both approval payloads and partial previews. The existing auto-approval logic uses the classification to restrict outside-workspace writes. The diff does not introduce a security-boundary bypass.
Full details: Lifecycle Resource Cleanup
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The production change adds workspace classification to approval and preview payloads. The classification helper reads workspace folders and resolves paths; it does not create lifecycle resources or schedule work.
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@src/core/tools/__tests__/applyDiffTool.outsideWorkspace.spec.ts:
- Around line 1-196: Add a relative-traversal test to the ApplyDiffTool
isOutsideWorkspace suite that exercises the real isPathOutsideWorkspace check
with a mocked workspace folder and a ../ path resolving outside it, rather than
relying on the mocked return value in runExecute. Assert the approval payload
marks isOutsideWorkspace true and checkAutoApproval returns ask when outside
writes are disabled and no allowlist entry matches.
Review comments at @src/core/tools/ApplyDiffTool.ts:
- Line 142: Update the path validation around isPathOutsideWorkspace so it
checks the effective destination after resolving symlinks, not only absolutePath
lexically. Use the project’s established path-resolution mechanism and ensure
writes through workspace symlinks to outside targets are classified as outside
and still require approval when preventFocusDisruption and alwaysAllowWrite are
enabled.
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Run isPathOutsideWorkspace against a mocked workspace folder. A ../ path
that resolves outside the workspace sets isOutsideWorkspace and asks for
approval. A path inside the workspace is still auto-approved.
Co-authored-by: Cursor <cursoragent@cursor.com>
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Related GitHub Issue
Closes: #2249
I commented "Claiming" on the issue. Maintainer assignment is pending.
Description
apply_diffdid not setisOutsideWorkspacein its approval payload.checkAutoApprovalreads a missing value asfalse. So withalwaysAllowWriteon, auto-approval approved diffs to files outside the workspace. This occurred even whenalwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspacewas off and noallowedWriteFilespattern matched the path.write_to_fileandeditasked for approval in the same situation.This PR computes
isPathOutsideWorkspace(absolutePath)inApplyDiffTooland adds it to the payload. It uses the same pattern asEditToolandWriteToFileTool. The change covers two places:execute: the approval payload. Both the diff-view path and thepreventFocusDisruptionpath use this payload.handlePartial: the streaming preview payload.The auto-approval logic does not change.
Test Procedure
New spec:
src/core/tools/__tests__/applyDiffTool.outsideWorkspace.spec.tsisOutsideWorkspacefor a file inside and a file outside the workspace, on the diff-view path and on thepreventFocusDisruptionpath.isOutsideWorkspacefor both cases.checkAutoApprovalwithalwaysAllowWrite: true:alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace: false:ask.alwaysAllowWriteOutsideWorkspace: true:approve.approve.I ran the new spec without the fix. 7 of 9 tests failed, including the "outside the workspace asks" case. The 2 approve cases passed, as expected.
applyDiffTool.failureReporting.spec.tsnow mocksisPathOutsideWorkspace. Itsvscodemock has noworkspaceexport, and the tool now calls the check.Commands (from
src):Pre-Submission Checklist
src/test-utils/,@/utils/test-utils) are used only for mechanical duplication; test intent and scenario-specific mocks remain visible.Documentation Updates
Additional Notes
The change has an effect only when auto-approval and
alwaysAllowWriteare on.apply_diffedits only files that exist. It does not create new files.Get in Touch
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