CVE-2026-28486
OpenClaw vulnerable to path traversal (Zip Slip) in archive extraction during explicit installation commands
Impact
## 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 packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | >= 2026.1.16-2, < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | from 2026.1.20 before 2026.2.14 Version 2026.1.16-2 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3aa94afcfd12104c683c9cad81faf434d0dadf87
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-zip-slip-in-archive-extraction-via-installation-commands
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v892-hwpg-jwqp
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28486