Caveat verdict
file-transfer-thru-local-workspace
Local file upload/download service that keeps files on the user machine; explicitly instructs the AI not to expose real tokens in responses.
⚠ Flagged for review — coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
Automated static analysis — not a human review. Caveat flags capabilities, not confirmed intent, and can produce false positives. Disagree with this verdict? Use Dispute below.
Findings (7)
Accesses OpenClaw config/secrets directly
SKILL.md · code · ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
HTTP request to bare IP address — common in malicious payloads
SKILL.md · code · http://127.0.0.1
References sudo — requests elevated privileges
SKILL.md · code · sudo
References child_process — can spawn system processes
src/upload-server.js · prose · downgraded · child_process
Uses spawn() — can execute external programs
src/upload-server.js · prose · downgraded · spawn(
Node http/https module — low-level network access
src/upload-server.js · prose · downgraded · require('http')
Accesses sensitive environment variables
src/upload-server.js · prose · downgraded · process.env.GATEWAY_AUTH
Why the tier is capped
Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class B/D). Final tier capped at Caution — cannot be lifted by any downgrade, example-payload opt-in, or allowlist.
Permissions & capabilities
No declared permissions — minimal attack surface.
network_in Is this flag fair?
Thanks — recorded.