High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 10, 2026· Updated Apr 14, 2026
CVE-2026-35641
CVE-2026-35641
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.24 | 2026.3.24 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwnvdExploitMitigationVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35641ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-npmrc-in-local-plugin-hook-installationnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
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