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.

INFO

Published Date :

2026-03-05T22:00:02.515Z

Last Modified :

2026-03-09T20:39:47.531Z

Source :

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AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28486 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Openclaw
  • Openclaw
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2026-28486.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87 cve-icon cve-icon
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp cve-icon cve-icon
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands cve-icon cve-icon
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