# CVE-2026-35641

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-35641
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 8.4 (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)
- **CWE:** CWE-349
- **Published:** Apr 10, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Jun 23, 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.

## Affected Products

- OpenClaw — OpenClaw (0)
- OpenClaw — OpenClaw (2026.3.24)

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hw)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-npmrc-in-local-plugin-hook-installation)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.14%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 3.4

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-11._