OpenClaw Security Blog
OpenClaw security research, vulnerability intelligence, and AI agent threat analysis from ClawSecure — based on 2,890+ security audits with full OWASP ASI Top 10 coverage.
41% of Popular OpenClaw Skills Have Security Vulnerabilities
The largest public security analysis of the OpenClaw ecosystem — 2,890+ skills audited. Here's what we found.
41% VULNERABLE
2,890+ AUDITED
ClawSecure Reached #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt
ClawSecure reached #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt, outranking Google. 1,498 new users, 68 comments, and zero downtime on launch day.
Explore ClawSecure's OpenClaw Security Research on GitHub
ClawSecure's public GitHub repo: OpenClaw security API docs, OWASP ASI mapping, 17-capability table, and security research for the OpenClaw developer community.
ClawSecure vs SecureClaw: Comparing OpenClaw Security Tools
SecureClaw vs ClawSecure — two OpenClaw security tools, two different approaches. One hardens your instance. The other verifies the skills you install.
What OpenAI's Acquisition of OpenClaw Means for Security
OpenAI hired OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger. What this means for security, the 135K+ exposed instances problem, and how to protect yourself.
OWASP ASI Top 10 Explained: The Complete Guide to AI Agent Security Standards
The OWASP ASI Top 10 defines the security standard for AI agents. Complete guide to all 10 risks, what they mean for OpenClaw, and how ClawSecure covers them.
The Sleeper Agent Problem: Why a Clean Scan Today Doesn’t Guarantee Safety Tomorrow
A clean scan today doesn’t guarantee safety tomorrow. How sleeper agent attacks work in OpenClaw, real-world examples, and how Watchtower detects them.
Can OpenClaw Skills Access Your Private Data? What You Need to Know
Can OpenClaw skills access your private files, emails, and passwords? How data access works, what the risks are, and how to verify any skill before installing.
What To Do If You Installed a Malicious OpenClaw Skill
Installed a malicious OpenClaw skill? Step-by-step incident response: isolate, remove the skill, rotate credentials, scan for damage, and harden your setup.
Agentic AI Security in 2026: The Year Agents Go Mainstream
2026 is the year AI agents go mainstream. Gartner predicts 40% of enterprise apps will embed agents. The agentic AI security landscape and what comes next.
CVE-2026-25253: The OpenClaw Vulnerability That Gives Attackers 1-Click RCE
CVE-2026-25253 gave attackers 1-click RCE on OpenClaw through token theft and approval bypass. Full technical breakdown, kill chain, and protection steps.
AI Agent Supply Chain Attacks: How Dependencies Become Weapons
AI agent supply chain attacks turn trusted npm dependencies into weapons. How dependency hijacking works, the Shai-Hulud campaign, and how to protect yourself.
Why Generic Scanners Fail at AI Agent Security
Generic malware scanners fail at AI agent security. Why VirusTotal and static scanning miss agentic threats, and what context-aware security does differently.
When AI Writes the Code That Moves Your Money
The Moonwell exploit cost $1.78M from vibe-coded Solidity. EVMBench proves AI agents exploit better than they defend. What this means for agentic security.
Securing the OpenClaw Ecosystem: A Guide for Users, Creators, and Platforms
OpenClaw security best practices for users, skill creators, and platforms. A practical guide backed by data from 2,890+ audited skills.
Beyond Static Scans: Why ClawSecure Verifies Agentic Intent
Generic scanners treat agent skills like any other file. We built something different — security that understands the OpenClaw ecosystem from the inside out.
OpenClaw Scores 2/100 on Security — Here's What the Data Shows
OpenClaw scores 2/100 on security. ClawSecure audited 2,890+ skills and found 41.7% contain vulnerabilities. Full data breakdown and protection steps.
Introducing ClawSecure: The Integrity Layer for Agent Skills and Workflows
Don't just scan the file — verify the soul of the agent as it evolves. Meet the world's first independent audit registry for the agentic era.
ClawHavoc Explained: The Malware Family Targeting OpenClaw Agents
539 OpenClaw skills show ClawHavoc malware indicators. Deep dive into how C2 callbacks, credential harvesting, and prompt injection work.
How to Verify Any OpenClaw Skill in 30 Seconds
Scan any OpenClaw skill before installing. Paste a URL, get a security audit report with OWASP ASI Top 10 coverage in under 30 seconds.
Moltbook Database Exposure: What Happened and What It Means for OpenClaw Security
Wiz discovered Moltbook's exposed Supabase database with 1.5M API tokens at risk. Full timeline, technical breakdown, and remediation steps.
Understanding Our 3-Layer Audit Protocol
ClawSecure's 3-Layer Audit Protocol: proprietary intelligence, behavioral analysis, and supply chain scanning. 9,515 threats detected across 2,890+ skills.
The Verified Agent Marketplace: Our Vision for Q2 2026
ClawSecure's Verified Agent Marketplace brings 3-tier verification to the OpenClaw ecosystem. 2,890+ agents already audited. Launching Q2 2026.
OpenClaw Threat FAQ
What security threats affect OpenClaw skills?
OpenClaw skills face threats including prompt injection, credential harvesting, ClawHavoc malware campaigns (539 skills flagged), data exfiltration, supply chain CVE vulnerabilities, ReDoS attacks, and SOUL.md/MEMORY.md poisoning. ClawSecure's analysis of 2,890+ skills found that 41% contain substantive security vulnerabilities and 30.6% have HIGH or CRITICAL findings.
What is ClawHavoc malware and how does it affect OpenClaw?
ClawHavoc is the largest known malicious skill campaign targeting the OpenClaw ecosystem. It involves command-and-control callbacks to malicious infrastructure including C2 servers, glot.io payloads, and webhook.site data exfiltration endpoints. ClawSecure has flagged 539 skills (18.7% of those audited) with ClawHavoc indicators. Read our full analysis: ClawHavoc Explained.
How often are OpenClaw security vulnerabilities discovered?
OpenClaw security threats are actively evolving. ClawSecure's Watchtower monitoring system has detected 661 code changes across tracked skills, with 35 detected within the first 24 hours of monitoring. New vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-25253 continue to emerge, affecting core OpenClaw functionality.
Where can I learn about OpenClaw security best practices?
ClawSecure's security blog covers OpenClaw security research, threat analysis, OWASP ASI Top 10 mapping, and practical security guides. Our flagship report analyzing 2,890+ skills is the most comprehensive public security analysis of the OpenClaw ecosystem.