CVE-2026-28486
OpenClaw vulnerable to path traversal (Zip Slip) in archive extraction during explicit installation commands
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.
How to fix CVE-2026-28486
To remediate CVE-2026-28486, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 2026.2.14 or later
Is CVE-2026-28486 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- >= 2026.1.16-2, < 2026.2.14
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