High-risk tools in Openclaw Adb
18 of the 30 tools in Openclaw Adb are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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adb_answer_callExecuteAnswer an incoming call
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adb_dial_numberExecuteOpen the dialer with a number (does not dial - user must press call)
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adb_end_callExecuteEnd the current phone call
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adb_force_stopExecuteForce stop an application
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adb_install_appExecuteInstall an APK file on the device
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adb_lockExecuteLock the device screen
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adb_long_pressExecuteLong press on the screen at the specified coordinates
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adb_make_callExecuteMake a phone call to the specified number (dials immediately)
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adb_press_backExecutePress the back button
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adb_press_homeExecutePress the home button
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adb_press_keyExecutePress a key on the device (using Android keycode)
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adb_shellExecuteExecute a shell command on the Android device
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adb_start_activityExecuteStart an activity with the given intent
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adb_swipeExecuteSwipe from one point to another on the screen
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adb_tapExecuteTap on the screen at the specified coordinates
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adb_type_textExecuteType text into the currently focused input field
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adb_unlockExecuteUnlock the device with password, PIN, pattern, or swipe. Pattern uses 3x3 grid numbered 0-8 (top-left to bottom-right), e.g.,
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adb_wakeExecuteWake up the device screen
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.