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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
5Blast Radius
ecosystem impact- 4 npm packages depend on openclaw (4 direct, 0 indirect)
Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 2026.3.2.
DescriptionCVE.org
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability in the tar.bz2 installer path that bypasses safety checks enforced on other archive formats. Attackers can craft malicious tar.bz2 skill archives to bypass special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation.
AnalysisAI
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an archive extraction vulnerability that selectively bypasses safety checks for tar.bz2 skill archives while other formats enforce proper validation. An attacker can craft a malicious tar.bz2 skill archive that circumvents special-entry blocking and extracted-size guardrails, causing local denial of service during skill installation when a user interacts with the installer. …
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| Risk Assessment | While the CVSS score of 5.5 appears moderate, the real-world exploitation probability is elevated due to several factors. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | A developer receives a skill package allegedly from a legitimate source via email or a package repository. The skill is packaged in tar.bz2 format (a common compression choice for Linux tools). … |
| Remediation | Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.2 or later immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-13937
GHSA-r44j-6vwc-m7hx