What are the main security vulnerabilities in OpenClaw?
Category:AI Agents Security
Quick Answer
Main vulnerabilities: exposed instances accessible via Shodan, plaintext credential storage, unmoderated skill marketplace allowing supply chain attacks, susceptibility to prompt injection, and active targeting by infostealer malware.
Detailed Answer
Vulnerability Analysis
| Vulnerability | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exposed instances | Critical | Hundreds publicly accessible via Shodan |
| Plaintext credentials | Critical | API keys in unencrypted JSON/Markdown |
| Supply chain attacks | Critical | Malicious skills execute arbitrary code |
| Prompt injection | High | Hidden instructions hijack agent |
| Infostealer targeting | High | Malware adapted for OpenClaw configs |
Cisco Analysis
Cisco analyzed 31,000 skills and found 26% contained vulnerabilities. A popular skill ("What Would Elon Do?") contained data exfiltration, prompt injection, and command injection.
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