ClawAudit verdict

self-update-zero-downtime

45
🟠 Risky
Significant concerns — only install if you understand the risks

The skill involves updating OpenClaw with zero downtime, which could potentially introduce risks if not handled properly. However, it seems to follow a structured approach to ensure safety.

⚠ Flagged for review — coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.

Automated static analysis — not a human review. ClawAudit flags capabilities, not confirmed intent, and can produce false positives. Disagree with this verdict? Use Dispute below.

65
security
60
transparency
80
maintenance

Permission integrity

Installs packages at runtime — transitive dependencies are not auditable

package_install

Findings (2)

Pattern match high

Pipe to python — executes piped content as Python code

scripts/upgrade-openclaw.sh · prose · downgraded · | python3

Pattern match medium

Accesses OpenClaw config/secrets directly

SKILL.md · prose · downgraded · ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

Why the tier is capped

Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class C). 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.

package_install

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