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GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp

MediumCVSS 6.1 / 10
Published Mar 2, 2026·Last modified Mar 6, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

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.

Risk Scores
Base Score
6.1

The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a low impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
5.6

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.15%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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