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Openclaw Skill Auto Update Discovery

Security checks for vulnerabilities and agentic risk

Overview

This is an instruction-only skill for managing OpenClaw skill updates, with broad but disclosed lifecycle actions and visible validation and rollback guidance.

Install only if you want an agent to help manage OpenClaw skill updates. Require confirmation before applying updates or installing new skills, especially from untrusted sources or when a change affects active workflows.

SkillSpector

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Trigger AbuseOverly Broad Trigger, Shadow Command Trigger, Keyword Baiting Trigger
  • Prompt InjectionInstruction Override, Hidden Instructions, Exfiltration Commands
  • Data ExfiltrationExternal Transmission, Env Variable Harvesting, File System Enumeration
  • Privilege EscalationExcessive Permissions, Sudo/Root Execution, Credential Access
  • Supply ChainUnpinned Dependencies, External Script Fetching, Obfuscated Code
Findings (1)

Vague Triggers

Medium
Confidence
88% confidence
Finding
The README says to use the skill 'when the conditions in the description are met,' which is too vague for a capability that can scan, update, install, verify, and roll back software. Ambiguous activation criteria increase the chance the agent invokes this high-impact skill in inappropriate contexts, potentially causing unintended updates, workspace changes, or supply-chain exposure.

Static analysis

No suspicious patterns detected.