OpenClaw vulnerable to path traversal (Zip Slip) in archive extraction during explicit installation commands
Summary
A path traversal (Zip Slip) issue in archive extraction during explicit installation commands could allow a crafted archive to write files outside the intended extraction directory.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected versions:
>=2026.1.16-2 <2026.2.14 - Fixed version:
2026.2.14
Affected Commands / Flows
This only affects users who run installation commands against an untrusted archive (local file or download URL), for example:
openclaw skills install(download+extract installers)openclaw hooks install(archive installs)openclaw plugins install(archive installs)openclaw signal install(signal-cli asset extraction)
It is not triggered by receiving messages or normal gateway operation.
Impact
Arbitrary file write as the current user. In the worst case this can be used for persistence or code execution if an attacker can convince a user to install a crafted archive.
Fix
- Fix commit:
3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87 - Released in:
2026.2.14
Credits
OpenClaw thanks @markmusson for reporting.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | openclaw | >= 2026.1.16-2, < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28486
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- npm
- Package
openclaw- Disclosed
- 02.03.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: openclaw
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 588
- First → latest
- 02.2026 07.2026
- Without a fix
- 9
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 20
- High 215
- Medium 299
- Low 54
Disclosures per year
- 2026: 588
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