CVE-2026-28486
MEDIUM WAF: High
CVSS 5.5
Published: 2026-03-05
CWE-22
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.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Path Traversal
High WAF Coverage
OWASP: A01:2021 Broken Access Control
930xxx - Local File Inclusion
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | 2026.1.20 - 2026.2.14 |
| openclaw | openclaw | 2026.1.16-2 |
References
- github.com (Patch)
- github.com (Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory)