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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.4 High

CVE-2026-35641

OpenClaw < 2026.3.24 - Arbitrary Code Execution via .npmrc in Local Plugin/Hook Installation

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.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

OpenClaw OpenClaw

Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to < 2026.3.24affected
  • 2026.3.24unaffected
pkg:npm/openclaw

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