CVE-2026-27008

What it is

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.2.15, 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. Version 2026.2.15 contains a fix for the issue.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-02-20 00:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:26 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-02-20 00:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:26 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-73

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.2.15

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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