OpenClaw before 2026.3.8 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the skills download installer that validates the tools root lexically but reuses the mutable path during archive download and copy operations. A local attacker can rebind the tools-root path between validation and final write to redirect the installer outside the intended tools directory.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
|
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2026.3.8
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/9abf014f3502009faf9c73df5ca2cff719e…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vhwf-4x96-vqx2
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-tools-root-reb…
disclosure@vulncheck.com