CVE-2026-28486

MEDIUM

OpenClaw 2026.1.16-2 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 6.1
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 12.5%
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