CVE-2026-28486 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-28486: OpenClaw 2026.1.16-2 < 2026.2.14 - Path Traversal (Zip Slip) in Archive Extraction via Installation Commands

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published March 5, 2026
Last update March 9, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction —
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
March 9, 2026 Record updated