Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Mar 9, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Path Traversal in Sandbox Skill Mirroring via Name Parameter
CVE-2026-28457
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in sandbox skill mirroring (must be enabled) that uses the skill frontmatter name parameter unsanitized when copying skills into the sandbox workspace. Attackers who provide a crafted skill package with traversal sequences like ../ or absolute paths in the name field can write files outside the sandbox workspace root directory.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
5- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3eb6a31b6fcf8268456988bfa8e3637d373438c2ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-xw4p-pw82-hqr7ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xw4p-pw82-hqr7ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28457ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-in-sandbox-skill-mirroring-via-name-parameterghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
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