mediumCVSS 6.1NVD status: Analyzed

CVE-2026-28486

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.

ComponentOpenClaw
Severitymedium (CVSS 6.1)
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Published (NVD)2026-03-05
Last modified2026-06-17
Affected versions
openclaw >= 2026.1.20, < 2026.2.14
openclaw = 2026.1.16-2
Fixed in2026.2.14
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVnot listed

NVD 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.

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What to do

  • Upgrade OpenClaw to 2026.2.14 or later.
  • Do not expose the component's API or UI to the internet without authentication in front of it.

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