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.
Problem types
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Product status
2026.1.29-beta.1 (custom) before 2026.2.1
Credits
Aakash Japi (@logicx24)
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qrq5-wjgg-rvqw (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-qrq5-wjgg-rvqw))
github.com/...ommit/d03eca8450dc493b198a88b105fd180895238e57 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...in-plugin-installation-via-package-name (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw 2026.1.29-beta.1 < 2026.2.1 - Path Traversal in Plugin Installation via Package Name)