CVE-2026-28447

HIGH

8.1

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29-beta.1 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability in plugin installation that allows malicious plugin package names to escape the extensions directory. Attackers can craft scoped package names containing path traversal sequences like .. to write files outside the intended installation directory when victims run the plugins install command.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.1

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionREQUIRED

Published3/5/2026

Last Modified3/10/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

openclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d03eca8450dc493b198a88b105fd180895238e57(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qrq5-wjgg-rvqw(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-path-traversal-in-plugin-installation-via-package-name(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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