Is CVE-2026-28453 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-28453 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-28453 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-28453 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28453?

CVE-2026-28453 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-28453

CWE-22Published: March 5, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.1th

Official Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 fail to validate TAR archive entry paths during extraction, allowing path traversal sequences to write files outside the intended directory. Attackers can craft malicious archives with traversal sequences like ../../ to write files outside extraction boundaries, potentially enabling configuration tampering and code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28453 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.