CVE-2026-28486
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Path Traversal in OpenClaw Archive Extraction Enables Arbitrary Writes

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: VulnCheck

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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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-28486
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9931

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw From 2026.1.20 (inc) to 2026.2.14 (exc)
openclaw openclaw 2026.1.16-2

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions 2026.1.16-2 prior to 2026.2.14 and is a path traversal issue during archive extraction in installation commands.

Attackers can create malicious archive files that, when extracted using commands like skills install, hooks install, plugins install, or signal install, allow writing files outside the intended directory.

This arbitrary file write can enable attackers to maintain persistence or execute code on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows attackers to write files to arbitrary locations on the system during archive extraction.

This can lead to unauthorized persistence mechanisms or remote code execution, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.

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