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CVE-2026-35641

HIGH · 7.8
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Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Exploitability 1.8 · Impact 5.9
vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Affected versions

  • openclaw/openclaw
    • < 2026.3.24

Weaknesses

Vendors

  • openclaw

Products

  • openclaw

References

Third-party advisories · 1