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CVE-2026-35641

Openclaw vulnerability

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.13%
  1. Published10 Apr 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.3.24

Remediation

Fixed in
Openclaw≥ 2026.3.24

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-35641 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-35641 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.13%.

How severe is CVE-2026-35641?

CVE-2026-35641 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-35641?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35641?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.3.24 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.