CVE-2026-45004
OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 - Arbitrary Code Execution via setup-api.js in Current Working Directory
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the bundled plugin setup resolver that loads setup-api.js from process.cwd() during provider setup metadata resolution. Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript under the current user account by placing a malicious extensions/<plugin>/setup-api.js file in a repository and convincing a user to run OpenClaw commands from that directory.
| CWE | CWE-427 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | May 11, 2026 |
| Last Updated | May 11, 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 < 2026.4.23
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r39h-4c2p-3jxp github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/993781e6e6eaf50f033cfc3e3bf4f47059740707 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-setup-api-js-in-current-working-directory
Credits
🔍 Mirr2