CVE-2026-35641

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.3.24affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.3.24unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-349: CWE-349: Acceptance of Extraneous Untrusted Data With Trusted Data

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: poc
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

Additional References

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