Summary
OpenClaw hardened the skill download target directory validation
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected versions:
<= 2026.2.14 - Fixed in: planned release
2026.2.15
Fix Commit(s)
- 2363e1b08 fix(security): restrict skill download target paths
- b6305e972 test(skills): split installer security coverage
Acknowledgement
Thanks @Adam55A-code for reporting.
Impact
A bug in download skill installation allowed targetDir values from skill frontmatter to resolve outside the per-skill tools directory if not strictly validated.
In the admin-only skills.install flow, this could write files outside the intended install sandbox.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-27008? CVE-2026-27008 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions < 2026.2.15. It is fixed in 2026.2.15.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by CVE-2026-27008? openclaw (npm) versions < 2026.2.15 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-27008? Yes. CVE-2026-27008 is fixed in 2026.2.15. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2026-27008 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-27008 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2026-27008 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-27008? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.2.15 or later.