CVE-2026-28486

MEDIUM

OpenClaw 2026.1.16-2 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm

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 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 1.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Classification

CWE
CWE-22
Status draft

Affected Products (1)

npm/openclaw < 2026.2.14npm

Timeline

Published Mar 05, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 06, 2026