CVE-2026-35641

Name: CVE-2026-35641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-10T17:17:04.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-35641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.4/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-349

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.3.24

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-npmrc-in-local-plugin-hook-installationThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35641?

How severe is CVE-2026-35641?

CVE-2026-35641 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35641?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST