CVE-2026-28447
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductOpenclaw
PublishedMar 5, 2026
First seenMar 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- openclaw openclaw2026.2.1 or later
- openclaw2026.2.1 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | 2026.1.29 ≤ v < 2026.2.1 | 2026.2.1 |
| openclawnpm | 2026.1.20 ≤ v < 2026.2.1 | 2026.2.1 |
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