Security Audit

Security audit for external resources (GitHub repos, downloaded skills, files). Detects malicious code, suspicious executables, and content mismatches. Use when: (1) cloning GitHub projects, (2) downloading skills from web, (3) running external code/scripts. Always run before trusting or executing external code.

Security Audit Skill

Automated security checks for external resources before execution.

When to Use

✅ ALWAYS use this skill when:

• Cloning any GitHub repository
• Downloading skills or code from the web
• Running external scripts or code
• Installing new tools from untrusted sources

Security Checks

File Type Detection

File Type	Risk Level	Action
.py, .js, .ts, .go, .rs	✅ Low	Safe to review
.md, .txt, .json, .yaml	✅ Low	Safe to read
.exe, .bat, .sh, .app, .msi	🔴 High	Block without review
Unknown binary files	🔴 High	Block without review

Content Analysis

• Source Code Present: ✅ Pass
• README Matches Content: ✅ Pass
• Suspicious Patterns: Detects:
  • Base64 encoded payloads
  • Shellcode signatures
  • Obfuscated code
  • Network connections in scripts

Red Flags

🚨 Immediately alert user if:

• Executable files without source code
• README claims functionality not present in code
• Extremely long text files (> 50KB with single line)
• Encrypted/obfuscated content
• Direct download links in README (not GitHub releases)

Usage

bash

# Audit a directory
cd /path/to/repo
python3 audit.py

# Audit with verbose output
python3 audit.py --verbose

# Export report to file
python3 audit.py --output report.txt

Check Results

✅ Safe

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🛡️ Security Audit: PASSED

All checks passed. This resource appears safe to use.
- Source code: Found
- File types: Normal
- Content: Matches description
- No suspicious patterns detected

⚠️ Warning

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⚠️ Security Audit: WARNING

Found minor issues that need review:
- Long line in file.txt (65000+ chars)
- Some files lack comments

Recommended: Review before execution.

🚨 Critical

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🚨 Security Audit: BLOCKED

Critical security issues detected:
- Executable file: resolver.exe (NO source code)
- Suspicious payload: icon16.txt (289KB single-line text)
- README mismatch: Claims "memory system" but contains malware

🛑 DO NOT EXECUTE. Delete immediately.

Integration with OpenClaw

This skill can be invoked automatically by OpenClaw when:

1. Cloning Repos: Runs after git clone
2. Downloading Skills: Runs after clawhub install
3. Running External Scripts: Runs before execution

To enable automatic auditing, add to your workflow:

bash

# After git clone
git clone <repo-url> && cd <repo> && python3 audit.py

# After clawhub install
clawhub install <skill> && python3 ~/.clawhub/skills/<skill>/audit.py

Security Best Practices

For Users

1. Never run unverified executables
2. Always review code before execution
3. Check file types in downloaded archives
4. Verify repository activity and contributors
5. Use virtual environments for testing

For Skill Authors

1. Provide source code in clear text
2. Include README that matches functionality
3. Avoid obfuscation or encryption
4. Document dependencies clearly
5. Use standard formats (no custom binaries)

False Positives

Some safe projects may trigger warnings:

• Large data files: Legitimate models, datasets
• Minified code: Production JavaScript/CSS
• Compiled modules: Native Python extensions

Review manually before deciding to block.

Reference Cases

ClawIntelligentMemory (2026-03-03)

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🚨 BLOCKED: Malware disguised as OpenClaw memory system

Evidence:
- resolver.exe (Windows PE executable, no source)
- icon16.txt (289KB single-line,疑似 shellcode)
- App.bat (launches resolver.exe with payload)
- README claims "memory system", actual content is malware

Action: Deleted immediately

Notes

• This is a basic heuristic check, not a full antivirus
• Always use human judgment for final decisions
• Report false positives to improve detection
• Keep this skill updated with new threat patterns