CVE-2026-28486

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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.

6.1 /10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87 Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.1.16-2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
History

11 Mar 2026, 01:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Openclaw openclaw
Openclaw
CPE cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.1.16-2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
References () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87 - () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87 - Patch
References () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp - () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp - Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands - () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands - Third Party Advisory

09 Mar 2026, 13:36

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Summary
  • (es) OpenClaw versiones 2026.1.16-2 anteriores a 2026.2.14 contienen una vulnerabilidad de salto de ruta en la extracción de archivos durante los comandos de instalación que permite escrituras de archivos arbitrarias fuera del directorio previsto. Los atacantes pueden crear archivos maliciosos que, al ser extraídos mediante los comandos skills install, hooks install, plugins install o signal install, escriben archivos en ubicaciones arbitrarias, lo que permite la persistencia o la ejecución de código.

05 Mar 2026, 23:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.5 		v2 : unknown
v3 : 6.1

05 Mar 2026, 22:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-03-05 22:16

Updated : 2026-03-11 01:15

NVD link : CVE-2026-28486

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28486

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28486

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

  • openclaw
CWE
CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')