CVE-2026-28452
Denial of Service in OpenClaw extractArchive via Malicious Archives
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.14 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-770 | The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 within the extractArchive function in the src/infra/archive.ts file.
It allows attackers to cause a denial of service by consuming excessive CPU, memory, and disk resources.
This is achieved by providing maliciously crafted high-expansion ZIP and TAR archive files during install or update operations.
When these archives are processed, they trigger resource exhaustion, leading to service degradation or system unavailability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by causing denial of service conditions.
Specifically, attackers can exploit it to consume excessive CPU, memory, and disk resources on your system.
This resource exhaustion can lead to service degradation or complete system unavailability during install or update operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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