Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.1.16-2 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in archive extraction during installation commands that allows arbitrary file writes outside the intended directory. Attackers can craft malicious archives that, when extracted via skills install, hooks install, plugins install, or signal install commands, write files to arbitrary locations enabling persistence or code execution.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands
Scores
CVSS v3
6.1
EPSS
0.0015
EPSS Percentile
4.7%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-22
Status
published
Products (3)
npm/openclaw
2026.1.16-2 - 2026.2.14npm
openclaw/openclaw
2026.1.16-2
openclaw/openclaw
2026.1.20 - 2026.2.14
Published
Mar 05, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 06, 2026