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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Advisories
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Github GHSA |
GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hw | OpenClaw has an Arbitrary Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability |
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History
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000
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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. | |
| Title | OpenClaw < 2026.3.24 - Arbitrary Code Execution via .npmrc in Local Plugin/Hook Installation | |
| First Time appeared |
Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw |
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| Weaknesses | CWE-349 | |
| CPEs | cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
| Vendors & Products |
Openclaw
Openclaw openclaw |
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| Metrics |
cvssV3_1
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: VulnCheck
Published:
Updated: 2026-04-10T16:03:10.490Z
Reserved: 2026-04-04T12:30:33.464Z
Link: CVE-2026-35641
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-04-10T17:17:04.697
Modified: 2026-04-10T17:17:04.697
Link: CVE-2026-35641
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Github GHSA