High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Mar 11, 2026
OpenClaw 2026.1.29-beta.1 < 2026.2.1 - Path Traversal in Plugin Installation via Package Name
CVE-2026-28447
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | >= 2026.1.20, < 2026.2.1 | 2026.2.1 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d03eca8450dc493b198a88b105fd180895238e57ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-qrq5-wjgg-rvqwghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qrq5-wjgg-rvqwghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28447ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-path-traversal-in-plugin-installation-via-package-nameghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d03eca8450dc493b198a88b105fd180895238e5ghsaWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.1ghsaWEB
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