CVE-2026-35641

HIGH

7.8

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionREQUIRED

Published4/10/2026

Last Modified4/10/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-349

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hw(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-npmrc-in-local-plugin-hook-installation(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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