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Security audit

Pipeworx climate

Security checks for vulnerabilities and agentic risk

Overview

This climate skill is purpose-aligned, but its setup asks users to run a mutable npm package automatically, which deserves review before installation.

Review the MCP setup before installing. Prefer pinning mcp-remote to a reviewed exact version or using a locked dependency, and run the MCP server in an environment that exposes only the files and credentials needed for climate queries.

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Insecure DependenciesIntroduces malicious components through unsafe dependency sources
  • 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
Findings (1)

T08 · Insecure Dependencies

Error
Location
SKILL.md:42
Finding

Unpinned npm Package Is Automatically Downloaded and Executed

Content
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Remediation
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Vulnerability Patterns
  • Data ExfiltrationExternal Transmission, Env Variable Harvesting, File System Enumeration
  • Prompt InjectionInstruction Override, Hidden Instructions, Exfiltration Commands
  • Privilege EscalationExcessive Permissions, Sudo/Root Execution, Credential Access
  • Supply ChainUnpinned Dependencies, External Script Fetching, Obfuscated Code
  • Excessive AgencyUnrestricted Tool Access, Autonomous Decision Making, Scope Creep
Findings (1)

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 9)May include surrounding context.

md
openclaw:
    requires:
      bins:
        - curl
    emoji: "🌍"
    homepage: https://pipeworx.io/packs/climate
---

Static analysis

No suspicious patterns detected.