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api-guide

Security checks for vulnerabilities and agentic risk

Overview

This is a straightforward AceDataCloud setup guide, with disclosed API-key configuration and a sample request that match its stated purpose.

Install only if you intend to use AceDataCloud services. Treat the API key like a password, keep it out of prompts and repositories, restrict allowed APIs where possible, and remember that sample requests may be billable.

A.I.G

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Skill Instruction HijackingAlters the agent's session goals or safety constraints when the skill loads
  • Agent Memory PoisoningWrites attacker-controlled rules into memory that affect later sessions
  • Remote Payload Retrieval and ExecutionFetches external code whose behavior can change after review
  • Embedded Malicious CodeShips malicious scripts inside the skill and executes them locally
  • Unauthorized Access and Privilege EscalationObtains permissions beyond the task's legitimate needs

SkillSpector

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Data ExfiltrationExternal Transmission, Env Variable Harvesting, File System Enumeration
  • Privilege EscalationExcessive Permissions, Sudo/Root Execution, Credential Access
  • Rogue AgentSelf-Modification, Session Persistence
  • Prompt InjectionInstruction Override, Hidden Instructions, Exfiltration Commands
  • Supply ChainUnpinned Dependencies, External Script Fetching, Obfuscated Code
Findings (4)

Session Persistence

Medium
Category
Rogue Agent
Confidence
60% confidence
Finding

Skill establishes unauthorized persistence across sessions via cron jobs, startup scripts, or state files. Session persistence allows an attacker to maintain access beyond the current interaction.

Content

Scanner excerpt · SKILL.md (reported line 34)May include surrounding context.

md
**@acedatacloud**. The general API guide explains setup; the service Skill
contains its exact request fields, models, and task endpoint.

## 2. Find or create your API key

1. Sign in at [AceDataCloud → Applications](https://platform.acedata.cloud/console/applications).
   Create an account if needed.

Sudo/Root Execution

Medium
Category
Privilege Escalation
Confidence
80% confidence
Finding

Commands invoke sudo or root privileges. Verify this elevated access is necessary and justified.

Content

Scanner excerpt · SKILL.md (reported line 62)May include surrounding context.

ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN=your_api_key_here

text

Keep the file private with `chmod 600 ~/.openclaw/.env`, restart the Gateway,
and start a new session. [OpenClaw loads this global file](https://docs.openclaw.ai/help/faq/env-vars#how-does-openclaw-load-environment-variables)
even when the Gateway runs as a service. For a direct terminal test instead:

External Transmission

Medium
Category
Data Exfiltration
Confidence
60% confidence
Finding

Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.

Content

Scanner excerpt · SKILL.md (reported line 77)May include surrounding context.

must allow /serp/google:

bash
curl -X POST https://api.acedata.cloud/serp/google \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query":"AceDataCloud","type":"search"}'

External Transmission

Medium
Category
Data Exfiltration
Confidence
50% confidence
Finding

Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.

Content

Scanner excerpt · SKILL.md (reported line 77)May include surrounding context.

must allow /serp/google:

bash
curl -X POST https://api.acedata.cloud/serp/google \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query":"AceDataCloud","type":"search"}'

Static analysis

No suspicious patterns detected.