CVE-2026-35641
OpenClaw < 2026.3.24 - Arbitrary Code Execution via .npmrc in Local Plugin/Hook Installation
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in local plugin and hook installation that allows attackers to execute malicious code by crafting a .npmrc file with a git executable override. During npm install execution in the staged package directory, attackers can leverage git dependencies to trigger execution of arbitrary programs specified in the attacker-controlled .npmrc configuration file.
| CWE | CWE-349 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.3.24
References
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