CVE-2026-53846

Summary

OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the install helper that allows workspace .env files to override the npm_execpath configuration used for bundled runtime dependency installation. Attackers with workspace access can execute unintended local package-manager executables during dependency setup to compromise the build environment.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.4.29affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.4.29unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References