EUVD-2026-21436
GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hw
CVSS Vector
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
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4Description
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.
Analysis
Arbitrary code execution in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.24 enables local attackers to execute malicious code during npm package installation by crafting a malicious .npmrc file that overrides the git executable. When npm install runs in the staged package directory with git dependencies, the attacker-controlled .npmrc configuration triggers execution of arbitrary programs specified by the attacker. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.24 and restrict npm install operations to trusted environments only. Within 7 days: Implement .npmrc file integrity verification and restrict git executable paths to validated system directories; monitor npm operations for suspicious .npmrc modifications. …
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